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Harry Truman: I designate the week beginning April 11, 1948, as Pan American Week

On the recordMarch 19, 1948
I designate the week beginning April 11, 1948, as Pan American Week
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 2771—Army Day, 1948

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