Harry Truman: “Accordingly, I am compelled to withhold approval of S. 2115.”

On the recordOctober 30, 1949

Accordingly, I am compelled to withhold approval of S. 2115.

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Democratic · Missouri

Source

Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Authorize Payments for the Purchase of Automobiles by Certain Disabled Veterans.

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