Harry Truman: “I am convinced that the sum of $150,000,000 is the minimum aid…”

On the recordJune 6, 1949

I am convinced that the sum of $150,000,000 is the minimum aid essential during the coming year for progress toward economic recovery.

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Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Recommending Continuation of Economic Assistance to Korea.

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Harry Truman: “I am convinced that the sum of $150,000,000 is the minimum aid essential during the coming year for progress toward…”