Harry Truman: “Mr. Hoover's devotion to duty and outstanding administrative ability…”

On the recordMarch 7, 1946

Mr. Hoover's devotion to duty and outstanding administrative ability have contributed greatly to the welfare and defense of the Nation.

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Democratic · Missouri

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Citation Accompanying the Medal for Merit Presented to J. Edgar Hoover.

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Harry Truman: “Mr. Hoover's devotion to duty and outstanding administrative ability have contributed greatly to the welfare and defense…”