07/08/1951
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"Whereas, I, Harry S. Truman, president of the United States of America, determine that the application of each of the concessions provided for in part I of schedule XX of said general agreement which ..."
"I am convinced that only through making steady progress toward this goal can we be assured of serving our major objectives, the most effective organization of our armed forces, a full return on our de..."
"I urge the Congress to give prompt consideration to these recommendations."
"To this end, I recommended unification of the armed forces to the Congress in December, 1945."