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On the recordApril 24, 1947
WHEREAS it appears that the transfer of such vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and the furnishing of such advice and assistance to the Republic of China would be in accordance with the conditions and limitations of the said act of July 16 1946, and would be in the public interest;
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9843—Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to Transfer Certain Vessels and Material and to Furnish Certain...

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