On the recordFebruary 26, 1947
While the provisioning of whole populations and the settlement of refugees is primarily a public task, voluntary help should continue as in the past.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “While the provisioning of whole populations and the settlement of refugees is primarily a public task, voluntary help…”
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Remarks to Representatives of the American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service.
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