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On the recordMarch 3, 1948
This matter has been on my mind as I have watched the disposal of surplus property held by the War Assets Administration.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Administrator, Federal Works Agency, on the Disaster Surplus Property Program.

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