On the recordMarch 12, 1946
With this pledge of full confidence in you I shall reluctantly withdraw your nomination.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWith this pledge of full confidence in you I shall reluctantly withdraw your nomination.
Letter to Edwin W. Pauley Consenting to the Withdrawal of His Nomination.
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