05/21/1947
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"It is our duty, particularly here in Washington, to practice what we preach."
"In taking this step you are setting an excellent example to Washington and to the country as a whole."
"By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statues, including Title I of the First War Powers Act, 1941, and as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Army a..."
"I heartily concur in your proposal as Chairman of Collier's Congressional Awards Committee that the dinner scheduled for April sixth be cancelled."