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Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) First address to Congress re: death of Roosevelt and his legacy in Europe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07529 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Place Written: Washington Type: Typed document signed Date: 1945/04/16 Pagination: 4 p. 35.9 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

"The Laws of God and Man have been violated and the guilty must not go unpunished." Typed document reproduced by an offset process. Signed on page 4.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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