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Harry Truman: They have unanimously advised me that disclosure of loyalty files would be contrary to the public interest, and would do…

On the recordMarch 27, 1950
They have unanimously advised me that disclosure of loyalty files would be contrary to the public interest, and would do much more harm than good.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letters Regarding Disclosure of Confidential Files on Employee Loyalty.

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