Harry Truman actually said...

The Liberty ships to be transferred to the Government of Italy shall be selected by the United States Maritime Commission, in consultation with the Government of Italy, such vessels to be operated by Italy for commercial use.

Context

Executive Order 9935—Directing the Transfer of Certain Vessels to the Government of Italy

03/15/1948

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