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Harry Truman: WHEREAS it is necessary, in the interest of the national security and defense, that plans be prepared and implemented…

On the recordDecember 9, 1951
WHEREAS it is necessary, in the interest of the national security and defense, that plans be prepared and implemented whereby government and non-government radio stations may be silenced or required to be operated in a manner consistent with the needs of national security and defense in the event of hostile action endangering the nation, or imminent threat thereof;
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 10312—Providing for Emergency Control Over Certain Government and Non-Government Stations Engaged in Radio...

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