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Harry Truman: You know, I have always believed that service to the people is the best measure of government.

On the recordSeptember 3, 1952
You know, I have always believed that service to the people is the best measure of government.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks to the President's Committee on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week

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