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On the recordJuly 17, 1947
There is an urgent need at this time for an evaluation of the course which the United States should follow in order to obtain, for itself and the world, the greatest possible benefits from aviation.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter Appointing Members to the Air Policy Commission

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