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.

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

03/17/1949

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