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Harry Truman: “The American people are deeply grateful that the Seat of the United Nations has been located in their country.”

On the recordMarch 24, 1947
The American people are deeply grateful that the Seat of the United Nations has been located in their country.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Message to Secretary General Trygve Lie on the Anniversary of the United Nations First Meeting in the United States.

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