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On the recordMarch 3, 1948
We should now give consideration to making a permanent arrangement for disaster relief.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Administrator, Federal Works Agency, on the Disaster Surplus Property Program.

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