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This diary entry describes a meeting between President Truman and his key advisors regarding prospects for the 1952 presidential campaign. Truman relates the different advice he received on whether he should seek another term as President, and mentions the names of other possible candidates for the Democratic nomination if he should decide not to run again.

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Longhand Note of President Harry S. Truman
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Longhand Note of President Harry S. Truman
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This diary entry describes a meeting between President Truman and his key advisors regarding prospects for the 1952 presidential campaign. Truman relates the different advice he received on whether he should seek another term as President, and mentions the names of other possible candidates for the Democratic nomination if he should decide not to run again.
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President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration)
Longhand Notes Files
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Clifford, Clark M. (Clark McAdams), 1906-1998
Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963
Murphy, Charles S. (Charles Springs), 1909-1983
Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
Hassett, William D. (William David), 1880-1965
Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965
Steelman, John Roy, 1900-1999
Rosenman, Samuel I. (Samuel Irving), 1896-1973
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Presidential advisors
Presidential campaign, 1952
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