On the recordMay 25, 1949
We are humbly aware that only through divine guidance can we hope to attain the understanding necessary for averting wars and achieving a peaceful world.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “We are humbly aware that only through divine guidance can we hope to attain the understanding necessary for averting…”
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Proclamation 2842—Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1949
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