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Harry Truman: WHEREAS the Republic of China has requested the United States to transfer to it certain specified naval vessels, craft…

On the recordApril 24, 1947
WHEREAS the Republic of China has requested the United States to transfer to it certain specified naval vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and to furnish it certain technical advice and assistance in connection with the organization and maintenance by it of a naval establishment;
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9843—Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to Transfer Certain Vessels and Material and to Furnish Certain...

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