On the recordJuly 15, 1947
the major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.
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Truman emphasized the importance of developing river systems for national wealth.
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Jan 18, 1953
Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.
Jan 18, 1953
They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.
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