Harry Truman actually said...

I am very happy, due to the fact that I am here on vacation, to present these diplomas to these able and distinguished young men from Maine to California, literally.

Context

Remarks at the Graduation Ceremonies, Fleet Sonar School, U.S. Naval Base, Key West, Florida

03/17/1949

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