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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “FIFTEEN years ago today, President Truman, in a historic declaration, announced the purpose of the United States to help…”

On the recordMarch 11, 1962
FIFTEEN years ago today, President Truman, in a historic declaration, announced the purpose of the United States to help the Turkish people defend their freedom and independence.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Message to the People of Turkey on the 15th Anniversary of the Truman Doctrine.

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