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Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Speech re: transition to peacetime; economy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07720 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Place Written: [Washington, D.C.] Type: Typed document signed Date: 1945/10/30 Pagination: 8 p. 35.5 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

"Four days after the surrender of Japan, I issued executive order 9599 which laid down the guiding policies of your government during the transition from war to peace...to assist in the maximum production of civilian goods...to avoid both inflation and deflation."

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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