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Harry Truman: I am particularly disappointed at the failure of many States to establish driver licensing systems worthy of the name.

On the recordJune 1, 1949
I am particularly disappointed at the failure of many States to establish driver licensing systems worthy of the name.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Address to the President's Conference on Highway Safety.

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