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Harry Truman: The security of the United States is endangered by reason of subversive activity.

On the recordOctober 17, 1950
The security of the United States is endangered by reason of subversive activity.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 10173—Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the...

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