I commend to the consideration of the Congress the matter of enacting appropriate legislation to effect the acceptance by the United States of the magnificent gift referred to in my recent exchange of letters with Mr. Andrew W. Mellon.
Message to Congress Recommending Acceptance of Andrew W. Mellon's Gift of Art
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