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Harry Truman: The International Court of Justice... has made a suggestion for a modus vivendi.

On the recordJuly 8, 1951
The International Court of Justice... has made a suggestion for a modus vivendi.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Message to the Prime Minister of Iran Following the Breakdown of Oil Discussions With Great Britain.

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