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Harry Truman: Now, I want to say something very important to you about this issue of morality in government. I stand for honest…

On the recordDecember 31, 1951
Now, I want to say something very important to you about this issue of morality in government. I stand for honest government…
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Truman emphasized the importance of morality and fairness in government.

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