Harry Truman: “I am happy to come to this great city of Detroit and to join with you…”

On the recordJuly 27, 1951

I am happy to come to this great city of Detroit and to join with you in celebrating its 250th birthday.

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Harry Truman

Democratic · Missouri

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presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Address in Detroit at the Celebration of the City's 250th Anniversary.

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Harry Truman: “I am happy to come to this great city of Detroit and to join with you in celebrating its 250th birthday.”

Editor's note · Context