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Harry Truman: “The President, upon appeal or upon his own motion, shall have power to determine all claims or questions with respect to…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 1951
The President, upon appeal or upon his own motion, shall have power to determine all claims or questions with respect to inclusion for, or exemption or deferment from training and service under this title, and the determination of the President shall be final
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 10292—Amending the Selective Service Regulations

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