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Harry Truman: I believe that these recommendations will provide for the achievement of the greatest possible benefits for the people…

On the recordFebruary 24, 1949
I believe that these recommendations will provide for the achievement of the greatest possible benefits for the people of California and the Nation from the multiplepurpose use of the waters to be controlled by the Dam.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Senate and House Committee Chairmen on the Folsom Dam.

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