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Harry Truman: I believe the people of the world rely on the United Nations to help them achieve two great purposes.

On the recordOctober 23, 1950
I believe the people of the world rely on the United Nations to help them achieve two great purposes.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address in New York City Before the United Nations General Assembly

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