Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 to Kenneth W. Snyder
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00782.21 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: February 20, 1946 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Writing to Snyder in Kansas City, Missouri, Truman responds to Snyder's letter from February 13, 1946 and comments on an editorial from the Kansas City Star that advocated continued government participation in local community issues. Truman argues against this idea: "You must remember that we have been under war powers for four years, due to necessity. Industry and labor have begun to lean on the government for decisions which they themselves ought to make. If we are going to have free enterprise and free collective bargaining, the sooner we get to it the better. For myself I believe in as little government as possible to get along." Letter is on White House stationery.
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