Harry Truman actually said...

It gives a man a feeling of great humility, and a feeling of great inadequacy, when he hears the wonderful statements which have been made here tonight about his responsibilities and his ability.

Context

Address at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner.

04/13/1951

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