03/04/1953
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"Because of its humanitarian purposes, the American Red Cross is close to the hearts of all who are concerned with the welfare of others."
"I am confident of a response that will do credit to the Federal service and be an important factor in the success of the Red Cross campaign."
"Through your efforts ours will be a stronger country."
"I declare, if you could provide for the government, through the Bureau of the Budget, a new accounting system, with the utmost expedition and efficiency, it would certainly take you many months before..."