Tom Vilsack: “The Department of Agriculture was founded by President Lincoln as 'The…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2009

The Department of Agriculture was founded by President Lincoln as 'The People's Department.'

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Vilsack emphasizes the Department's foundational purpose to serve the public.

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