White House Press Release, Correspondence Between President Harry S. Truman and William C. Foster
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 20, 1948
The President today sent the following letter to the Honorable
William C. Foster, accepting his resignation as Under Secretary of Commerce
and as Chairman of the Air Coordinating Committee:
May 20, 1948
Dear Mr. Foster:
I regret that it becomes necessary for you to
terminate your services as The Under Secretary of Commerce.
I realize, however, that the new work you are planning to
undertake with the Economic Cooperation Administration will
demand all of your time.
Accordingly, I accept reluctantly your resignation,
effective at the close of business on May thirty-first next,
in accordance with the terms of your letter of May sixth.
I also accept, effective at the same time, your resignation
as Chairman of the Air Coordinating Committee.
You have rendered fine service in each of your
posts of responsibility. As a businessman you brought ripe
experience to the discharge of duties which fell to you as
The Under Secretary of Commerce. Your work as Chairman of
the Air Coordinating Committee has been equally valuable
both in promoting national security and in developing civil
aviation.
As you move into a new field of activity you have
the satisfaction of knowing that you have filled both posts
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with distinction.
Very sincerely yours,
HARRY S. TRUMAN
Following is the text of Mr. Foster's letter of resignation as
Under Secretary of Commerce:
May 6, 1948
Dear Mr. President:
I herewith submit my resignation as Under Secretary
of Commerce, to become effective at your earliest convenience.
If you feel that it will contribute to the smooth
transfer of the responsibilitics of my office, I would be
glad to continue for whatever interval may be necessary.
Between now and June 1, 1948, at the latest, I am sure the
transition can be completed.
As a business man I have long been associated with
and interested in the Department of Commerce. Now I find
that I have developed a genuine affection for the Department
and its staff. I am proud to have been a member of such an
effective team.
May I take this opportunity to express my real
appreciation for the privilege of having served the nation
under your leadership and that of Secretary Harriman during
this crucial period.
Very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM C. FOSTER
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