On the recordOctober 23, 1949
Today, at least half of mankind lives in dire poverty.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “Today, at least half of mankind lives in dire poverty.”
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Address in New York City at the Cornerstone Laying of the United Nations Building.
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