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Harry Truman: It is most appropriate, therefore, that the District of Columbia chapter of the Red Cross should have a beautiful modern…

On the recordOctober 23, 1951
It is most appropriate, therefore, that the District of Columbia chapter of the Red Cross should have a beautiful modern building like the one which is being erected on this site.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address at the Cornerstone Laying of the District of Columbia Red Cross Building.

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