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Harry Truman: In view of certain objections thereto, as explained more fully in the enclosed report and communications, I do not…

On the recordJune 22, 1947
In view of certain objections thereto, as explained more fully in the enclosed report and communications, I do not request at this time advice and consent to ratification of Convention (No. 71) concerning seafarers' pensions.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Conventions and Recommendations of the International Labor Conference.

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