President Truman Addresses Congress About Inflation

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Truman - Addresses - Congress - 80th - 1947

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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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President Harry S. Truman speaks today before a Joint Session of Congress, delivering a 10-minute anti-inflation program of what he called "drastic measures." The President asked for limited price and wage controls and rationing authority to stave off inflation at home while helping friendly countries. From: Houston Post.

Date(s)

November 17, 1947

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President Truman Addresses Congress About Inflation