Harry Truman: “On this day 175 years ago the representatives of the American people…”

On the recordJuly 3, 1951

On this day 175 years ago the representatives of the American people declared the independence of the United States.

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Democratic · Missouri

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Address at the Ceremonies Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Harry Truman: “On this day 175 years ago the representatives of the American people declared the independence of the United States.”