On the recordJuly 18, 1949
Now it is absolutely necessary that we assume the leadership among the democracies of this world, so that there will be enough force in this world to maintain the peace.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “Now it is absolutely necessary that we assume the leadership among the democracies of this world, so that there will be…”
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Remarks in Chicago at the Shriners Diamond Jubilee Banquet.
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