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Harry Truman: Since to comprehend and value our liberties is the first condition of remaining free,

On the recordDecember 9, 1947
Since to comprehend and value our liberties is the first condition of remaining free,
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Proclamation 2761—Bill of Rights Day, 1947

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