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Harry Truman: He would support Canadian action as second best if an early commencement on the joint development does not prove…

On the recordSeptember 27, 1951
He would support Canadian action as second best if an early commencement on the joint development does not prove possible.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister St. Laurent of Canada.

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