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Harry Truman: I myself, as an individual, feel entirely unworthy of the honor which you have conferred upon me.

On the recordJanuary 9, 1951
I myself, as an individual, feel entirely unworthy of the honor which you have conferred upon me.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks at the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award Ceremonies

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