The President's News Conference
12/29/1948
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At the same time, participation by the United States will necessitate relatively small change in the statutes or regulations of this Governm...
I request advice and consent to ratification of Convention (No. 72) concerning vacation holidays with pay for seafarers only in the event th...
In summary, I find that the so-called 'emergency procedure' would be ineffective.
I cannot emphasize too strongly the transcendent importance of the United States in the world today as a force for freedom and peace.