Harry Truman actually said...

In testimony of the respect in which his memory is held by the Government and people of the United States, and in recognition of his eminent and varied services as a public servant, I do hereby direct that the National Flag be displayed at half staff upon all the public buildings of the United States for thirty days;

Context

Executive Order 9715—The Death of Harlan Fiske Stone

04/22/1946

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