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Harry Truman: It is vital that a sound permanent organization of housing activities be established at the earliest possible date in…

On the recordMay 26, 1947
It is vital that a sound permanent organization of housing activities be established at the earliest possible date in order to insure that housing functions will not be scattered among numerous agencies, with consequent confusion and disruption.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 3 of 1947.

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