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Harry Truman: In my opinion this Convention is essential to bring the language of previously adopted Conventions into conformity with…

On the recordJune 23, 1947
In my opinion this Convention is essential to bring the language of previously adopted Conventions into conformity with present conditions and specifically to recognize the present relationship of the International Labor Organization to the United Nations under Article 57 of the Charter of the United Nations.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Senate Transmitting a Convention of the International Labor Conference.

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