Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 22, 1948
I am very happy to be here today to have this opportunity to visit St. Croix and to see for myself what this part of our American family is doing to meet our common problems.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Government House, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

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