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Harry Truman: I urge the Congress to make a further appropriation of $50,000,000 in order that the Government may meet its contractual…

On the recordFebruary 27, 1947
I urge the Congress to make a further appropriation of $50,000,000 in order that the Government may meet its contractual obligations referred to and in order that this phase of our continuing program of aid to veterans may be carried out.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Requesting Funds for Rental Housing for Veterans.

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