Harry Truman actually said...

In taking this action I wish to express both my gratification and agreement with the view of the North Atlantic Council that General Eisenhower's experience and talents make him uniquely qualified to assume the important responsibilities of this position.

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Message to the Secretary of State Designating General Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.

12/18/1950

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