Proclamation 2777—I Am an American Day, 1948
03/29/1948
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The only victory we seek is the victory of peace.
And as the most powerful nation in the world, we have to assume world responsibilities.
I am just as sure as I stand here that the people behind the Iron Curtain are just as anxious for peace as I am.
There is no reason why it can't be done.