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Harry Truman: I wish to call to the attention of the Congress the immediate urgency of action on legislation to authorize the…

On the recordJanuary 27, 1952
I wish to call to the attention of the Congress the immediate urgency of action on legislation to authorize the construction of the St. Lawrence seaway and power project.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Urging Action on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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