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Harry Truman: The United States has embarked upon the course of increasing its armed strength only for the purpose of helping to keep…

On the recordOctober 23, 1950
The United States has embarked upon the course of increasing its armed strength only for the purpose of helping to keep the peace.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Address in New York City Before the United Nations General Assembly

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