On the recordJune 23, 1930
The American Legion presented a bill designed for emergencies which has had the earnest support of many administration members but their views have been overridden.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe American Legion presented a bill designed for emergencies which has had the earnest support of many administration members but their views have been overridden.
Statement on the World War Veterans' Bill.
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