On the recordSeptember 5, 1950
By making a material exception in the case of veterans of the Spanish-American War group in the matter of out-patient treatment, the legislation discriminates against veterans of other wars.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBy making a material exception in the case of veterans of the Spanish-American War group in the matter of out-patient treatment, the legislation discriminates against veterans of other wars.
Veto of Bill Relating to Spanish-American War Veterans.
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