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Harry Truman: Well, that train trip was not in contemplation for immediate use. It is still on the shelf and can be revived if it is…

On the recordJune 1, 1949
Well, that train trip was not in contemplation for immediate use. It is still on the shelf and can be revived if it is necessary.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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The President's News Conference

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