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Harry Truman: Ten years ago total war was no longer a threat but a tragic reality.

On the recordDecember 23, 1951
Ten years ago total war was no longer a threat but a tragic reality.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Address in Connection With the Lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the White House Grounds

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