Harry Truman actually said...

I appreciate your interest in what is taking place in the Government.

It's time for us old 'fuds' to begin to go, and let the next generation come into its own.

In order to do that successfully, I must have the backing of people such as you, and organizations such as the one that you belong to.

Under present conditions the essential need of the Federal Government in the area of civil defense is peacetime planning and preparation for...