Harry Truman actually said...

Universal training is the best means of building up a large pool of trained civilians who could be called upon in times of emergency.

St. Patrick's Day Address in New York City

03/16/1948

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I am glad to see work start on Tiber Dam.

This dam will be a wonderful thing for Montana.

I appreciate very much the privilege of being here and taking part in these ceremonies.

Vote for your own interests.