Harry Truman actually said...

It would not be the part of wisdom to destroy such records until their value has disappeared.

Special Message to the Congress Recommending Establishment of an Office of Selective Service Records

03/09/1947

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ON THE OCCASION of your election as President of the French Republic I extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes.

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I appreciate your fine efforts and I congratulate you upon an accomplishment which, I am sure, will contribute greatly to the efficiency of ...

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