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Harry Truman: “Our national self-respect and our duties as human beings demands that we do all possible to stop the spread of famine.”

On the recordFebruary 26, 1946
Our national self-respect and our duties as human beings demands that we do all possible to stop the spread of famine.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Telegram to Leading Citizens Concerning the Need for a Voluntary Food Conservation Program.

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