The President's News Conference
08/23/1950
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Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, October 12, 1950, as Columbus D...
As President of the United States, I am privileged to voice this tribute of my profound respect and admiration for valor above and beyond th...
I am confident that my words reflect the feeling in the hearts of all Americans.
In a very real sense, our contributions will be for the national defense.