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Harry Truman: During its first year in the United States the United Nations has made a good beginning upon the great and difficult…

On the recordMarch 24, 1947
During its first year in the United States the United Nations has made a good beginning upon the great and difficult task of building a peaceful world.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Message to Secretary General Trygve Lie on the Anniversary of the United Nations First Meeting in the United States.

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