Harry Truman actually said...

The North Atlantic Treaty Nations have agreed on the defense organization for Europe and at their request I have designated you as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.

Context

Letter to General Eisenhower on His Designation as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

12/18/1950

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