Harry Truman actually said...

the major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

Truman emphasized the importance of developing river systems for national wealth.

07/15/1947

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This happens to be the 200th press conference that has been held since I have been President, in the course of 234 weeks, I believe.

The economy wave is always carried out by the Executive.

The program has not reached the point yet where it is necessary for me to intervene.

That's a matter for the Secretary of the Navy to handle.