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Harry Truman: “This order shall become effective at the close of business on July 30, 1948.”

On the recordJuly 13, 1948
This order shall become effective at the close of business on July 30, 1948.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9977—Discontinuing Certain District Land Offices

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