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Harry Truman: One of the noblest purposes of mankind is the saving of human life.

On the recordJune 1, 1952
One of the noblest purposes of mankind is the saving of human life.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Address Before the President's Conference on Industrial Safety.

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