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Harry Truman: A healthy citizenry is the most important element in our national strength.

On the recordJune 6, 1947
A healthy citizenry is the most important element in our national strength.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address in Kansas City at the 35th Division Reunion Memorial Service

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