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On the recordSeptember 9, 1949
During this extended period I shall expect the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to make available to the parties every facility at his disposal in order to assist them in reaching agreement.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Telegram to Labor and Management Leaders Following Receipt of Report of the Steel Factfinding Board.

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There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

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