The President's News Conference
01/26/1949
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Therefore, I urge you to remain as a member of the Board and to accept the Vice Chairmanship so that the benefit of your long experience and...
There was no one I desired to appoint in your place.
All who are familiar with your record recognize your devotion to the public welfare and the constructiveness that has characterized your lea...
It is now my preference to appoint a new member of the Board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Vice Chairman Ransom.