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On the recordMay 22, 1945
With great personal regret I am accepting your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture to take effect on the appointment and qualification of your successor.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter Accepting Resignation of Claude R. Wickard as Secretary of Agriculture

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