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Harry Truman: Nevertheless the Prime Minister, while not withdrawing his objections, expressed his readiness to allow the appointment…

On the recordJanuary 17, 1952
Nevertheless the Prime Minister, while not withdrawing his objections, expressed his readiness to allow the appointment of a Supreme Commander to go forward in order that a command structure may be created and enabled to proceed with the necessary planning in the Atlantic area.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Churchill Concerning the Atlantic Command.

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