The President's News Conference
08/17/1949
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My decision should not be interpreted as establishing any new pattern or policy.
Say in about 6 months.
This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons ...
I feel it is necessary for me to exercise the final authority in the coal case.