Harry Truman actually said...

This decision, as I assured you, reflects no lack of complete confidence in you, or dissatisfaction in any respect with your public service,...

Therefore, I urge you to remain as a member of the Board and to accept the Vice Chairmanship so that the benefit of your long experience and...

I am not for Mr. Hoover's recommendations.

He would have a better chance, however, if he were on the ticket of the other old parties.