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Harry Truman: In my opinion, these unresolved labor disputes have resulted in strikes or lock-outs affecting a substantial part of an…

On the recordSeptember 3, 1951
In my opinion, these unresolved labor disputes have resulted in strikes or lock-outs affecting a substantial part of an industry engaged in trade and commerce among the several States and with foreign nations, and in the production of goods for commerce, which strikes or lock-outs, if permitted to continue, will imperil the national health and safety.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Telegram to the Attorney General Authorizing Him To Issue an Injunction in the Copper Industry Strike.

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