Harry Truman actually said...

That is the mechanized farm age that has reduced the drudgery, and reduced the number of men that are necessary to produce the food that keeps this country and the world going.

Context

Remarks to the Delegates to the 21st National 4-H Club Camp.

06/13/1951

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