The President's News Conference
01/21/1948
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This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons ...
It is an office that is without parallel in the history of the world.
I feel it is necessary for me to exercise the final authority in the coal case.
The course of action you recommend has my approval.