Harry Truman actually said...

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1949, by flying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places.

Context

Proclamation 2837—National Maritime Day, 1949

05/06/1949

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