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Harry Truman: I haven't talked to General Marshall himself, but I have been in touch with the State Department every day since we have…

On the recordFebruary 29, 1948
I haven't talked to General Marshall himself, but I have been in touch with the State Department every day since we have been away.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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The President's News Conference at Key West

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