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Harry Truman: I urge the Congress to turn its attention to this world problem, in an effort to find ways whereby we can fulfill our…

On the recordJuly 6, 1947
I urge the Congress to turn its attention to this world problem, in an effort to find ways whereby we can fulfill our responsibilities to these thousands of homeless and suffering refugees of all faiths.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress on Admission of Displaced Persons.

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