Proclamation 2654—Flag Day, 1945
05/27/1945
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We are indeed glad to have him in the United States, and I should like to propose a toast to the President-elect of our neighboring Republic...
Mr. Lilienthal is fully and thoroughly equipped for the position to which I appointed him, and I shall stay with him straight through.
The budget that I sent to the Congress is the budget which is necessary for the operation of the country.
News to me.