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Eisenhower: “I am returning herewith, without my approval, S. 2474, 'To authorize the coinage of 50-cent pieces to commemorate the…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 1954
I am returning herewith, without my approval, S. 2474, 'To authorize the coinage of 50-cent pieces to commemorate the tercentennial of the foundation of the city of New York.'
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Veto of Bill Authorizing Commemorative Coinage for the Tercentennial Celebration of the City of New York.

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