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Harry Truman: You know, there are a great many countries where it is not possible for organizations such as yours to grow and prosper.

On the recordSeptember 9, 1951
You know, there are a great many countries where it is not possible for organizations such as yours to grow and prosper.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to Members of the International Council of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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