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Truman Library: Telegrams, dated December 6 and December 12, 1946, from Pennsylvania Senator Francis J. Myers to President Harry S. Truman, expressing concern that the U.S. delegation to the United Nations publicly supported the Presidio as a site, asking for impartiality in the selection process and that Philadelphia be given a fair chance at getting the United Nations headquarters. Attached is Truman's December 9, 1946, reply stating that he has no preference in regards to which U.S. city the United Nations selects for the site of its headquarters. Papers of Harry S. Truman, Official File.

    Telegrams, dated December 6 and December 12, 1946, from Pennsylvania Senator Francis J. Myers to President Harry S. Truman, expressing concern that the U.S. delegation to the United Nations publicly supported the Presidio as a site, asking for impartiality in the selection process and that Philadelphia be given a fair chance at getting the United Nations headquarters. Attached is Truman's December 9, 1946, reply stating that he has no preference in regards to which U.S. city the United Nations selects for the site of its headquarters. Papers of Harry S. Truman, Official File.



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