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Harry Truman: In our own time, we have seen the tragedy of the Italian and German peoples, who lost their freedom to men who made…

On the recordOctober 24, 1948
In our own time, we have seen the tragedy of the Italian and German peoples, who lost their freedom to men who made promises of unity and efficiency and security.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address in the Chicago Stadium

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