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Harry Truman: I am highly pleased that you find it possible to undertake an assignment as Special Assistant to the President prior to…

On the recordApril 2, 1950
I am highly pleased that you find it possible to undertake an assignment as Special Assistant to the President prior to assuming your duties later this year as President of the University of North Carolina.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Gordon Gray Regarding His Appointment as Special Assistant to the President

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