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Harry Truman: In my message of October 3rd, I wrote: 'Our science and industry owe their strength to the spirit of free inquiry and…

On the recordFebruary 1, 1946
In my message of October 3rd, I wrote: 'Our science and industry owe their strength to the spirit of free inquiry and the spirit of free enterprise that characterize our country.'
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Senator McMahon Concerning a Bill for Domestic Development and Control of Atomic Energy

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