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Harry Truman: “I congratulate this wonderful body of men, and I know that the future of the country is safe when I see such wonderful…”

On the recordMay 23, 1952
I congratulate this wonderful body of men, and I know that the future of the country is safe when I see such wonderful young men who are willing to pursue a career for the Government of the United States.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Annapolis at a Luncheon in the Midshipmen's Mess Hall.

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