Harry Truman actually said...

Those who have died or suffered wounds in defense of law and order and of democratic government deserve the gratitude of the Nation no less than those who have died for the same great cause on the field of battle.

Context

Message to the Governor of Puerto Rico Regarding the Recent Uprisings.

11/01/1950

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