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Harry Truman: Those who have died or suffered wounds in defense of law and order and of democratic government deserve the gratitude of…

On the recordNovember 1, 1950
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.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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