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Harry Truman: “Thank you for your timely letter pointing out the danger that the Disaster Surplus Property Program may not provide…”

On the recordMarch 3, 1948
Thank you for your timely letter pointing out the danger that the Disaster Surplus Property Program may not provide adequate relief to stricken communities in the future.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Administrator, Federal Works Agency, on the Disaster Surplus Property Program.

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