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Harry Truman: You have absolutely disproved that maxim, that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country.

On the recordJune 27, 1945
You have absolutely disproved that maxim, that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks Upon Receiving an Honorary Degree From the University of Kansas City

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