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Harry Truman: Provided, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent voluntary re-enlistments or voluntary extension of…

On the recordJuly 5, 1951
Provided, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent voluntary re-enlistments or voluntary extension of existing enlistments under the provisions of applicable laws or the regulations of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, or the United States Coast Guard.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 10270—Extension of Enlistments in the Armed Forces of the United States

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