Harry Truman actually said...

This will take the strong efforts of each of us individually, and all of us acting together through voluntary organizations and our governments.

Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights

02/01/1948

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I like to reward people who have spent their lives working for the welfare of the country.

I believe that the national interest will be served best by making an exception in this case.

Thanks in great part to your efforts, we build our national defense of the future on a solid foundation.

I shall feel free to continue to call upon you for advice.