Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 17, 1949
They are getting an education that will be of untold value to the country in case of emergency.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Graduation Ceremonies, Fleet Sonar School, U.S. Naval Base, Key West, Florida

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