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Harry Truman: “The United States terminated its military government in Korea upon the inauguration of the Government of the Republic of…”

On the recordJune 6, 1949
The United States terminated its military government in Korea upon the inauguration of the Government of the Republic of Korea and recognized the new government on New Year's Day, 1949.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Recommending Continuation of Economic Assistance to Korea.

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