The President's News Conference
06/01/1949
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I feel that the whole problem should be carefully studied in all its phases by a group of citizens equipped by background and training to co...
It would not be the part of wisdom to destroy such records until their value has disappeared.
I recommend the establishment of an 'Office of Selective Service Records.'
I believe we can liquidate the Selective Service system, except for its records.