On the recordJune 22, 1949
The success or failure of all the things the United States Government undertakes to do depends in large measure upon the wisdom and ability of these executives.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “The success or failure of all the things the United States Government undertakes to do depends in large measure upon the…”
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Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Raising the Salaries of Federal Executives.
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