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Harry Truman: Texas entered the Union pursuant to a joint resolution of annexation, enacted by the Congress.

On the recordMay 28, 1952
Texas entered the Union pursuant to a joint resolution of annexation, enacted by the Congress.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill Concerning Title to Offshore Lands.

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