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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There is hereby established the National Advisory Board on Mobilization Policy, hereinafter referred to as the Board.

It has been one of the most pleasant visits we have had down here.

It shall be the function of the Board to advise the President from time to time with respect to the current defense mobilization program or ...