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On the recordMarch 29, 1948
Equitable use of the practice of recognizing the historic importance of events by the issuance of special stamps requires that this recognition be accorded at this time to other elements in our national life.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill Authorizing Issuance of Stamps Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Coming of Swedish Pioneers to the...

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