On the recordApril 14, 1946
To maintain a lasting peace, the peoples of the world have now shown their willingness to use force, if necessary, to prevent aggression or the threat of aggression.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “To maintain a lasting peace, the peoples of the world have now shown their willingness to use force, if necessary, to…”
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Address Before the Governing Board of the Pan American Union.
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