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Harry Truman: I had thought it would be better for my name not to appear on any ballot at this time as a candidate for President until…

On the recordFebruary 4, 1952
I had thought it would be better for my name not to appear on any ballot at this time as a candidate for President until I am ready to make an announcement as to whether I shall seek reelection.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to the Secretary of State of New Hampshire Concerning the Presidential Preference Primary.

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