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Harry Truman: You have given the government more than five years of devoted service.

On the recordNovember 24, 1947
You have given the government more than five years of devoted service.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter Accepting Resignation of Robert E. Hannegan as Postmaster General.

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