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On the recordAugust 8, 1949
I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 5508 - An Act to amend the Army and Air Force Vitalization and Retirement Equalization Act of 1948.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill Amending Provisions Relating to the Retirement of Reserve Personnel.

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