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On the recordJune 2, 1948
Though this is a final report of the Continuing Committee, I personally feel that our battle against fire and fire hazards has only begun.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to the Federal Works Administrator in Response to a Report on Fire Prevention.

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