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Harry Truman: Well, I will spell it for you--D-o-n-n-e-l-l-y. You know how to spell 'Walter,' don't you?

On the recordAugust 23, 1950
Well, I will spell it for you--D-o-n-n-e-l-l-y. You know how to spell 'Walter,' don't you?
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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