Harry Truman actually said...

It is my belief that the present line of succession as provided by the existing statute, which was enacted in 1886, is not in accord with our basic concept of Government by elected representatives of the people.

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Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Succession to the Presidency.

02/04/1947

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