On the recordJanuary 21, 1951
By wise planning and determined action we can meet our essential needs for military security, civilian welfare, and the continued economic growth of the United States.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “By wise planning and determined action we can meet our essential needs for military security, civilian welfare, and the…”
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Letter to William S. Paley on the Creation of the President's Materials Policy Commission.
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