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On the recordJuly 25, 1946
I trust this letter makes clear that while it is impractical to adopt your suggestion, its spirit will motivate and guide our Secretary of State at Paris.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to the National Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, on Representation of Veterans at the Peace Conference.

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