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Harry Truman: This is a critical period in our history and any measure which will adversely affect our national unity will render a…

On the recordJune 22, 1947
This is a critical period in our history and any measure which will adversely affect our national unity will render a distinct disservice not only to this Nation but to the world.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Senator Barkley on the Attempt To Override the Taft-Hartley Veto.

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