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Harry Truman: The ultimate greatness of a nation can never be measured by its material riches or the strength of its armies.

On the recordSeptember 29, 1951
The ultimate greatness of a nation can never be measured by its material riches or the strength of its armies.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Radio Remarks Opening the Nation's Community Chest Campaign

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