Harry Truman actually said...

With respect to military matters the Commander of the United States Armed Forces in Germany shall continue to receive instructions directly from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Context

Executive Order 10062—Establishing the Position of United States High Commissioner for Germany

06/05/1949

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