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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 25, 1947
The President has today sent the following letter to the
Honorable Keen Johnson, accepting his resignation as Under Secretary
of Labor:
"July 25, 1947
Dear Keen:
I am indeed sorry that we are going to lose your
services as Under Secretary of Labor. It has been a pleasure
to have you in the administration and to observe the devotion
and efficiency you have displayed in an arduous and important
job. The Government is indebted to you -- as am I personally.
With regret, I bow to your desire to return to private
industry and accept your resignation, as you request, to be
effective August first.
TRUMAD
is
NARA
With thanks for your generous words and assurances of
my high regard, I am
Very sincerely yours,
HARRY S. TRUMAN"
Mr. Johnson's letter to the President follows:
"July 25, 1947
Dear Mr. President:
It is my request that you accept my resignation as
Under Secretary of Labor, effective August first.
I have enjoyed and appreciated the privilege of being
a member of your administration. It has been a pleasure to work
with Secretary of Labor Schwellenbech and the entire group in
the Labor Department.
I have been especially impressed with the sincerity,
earnestness and great ability with which you perform your
important duties. As I leave government to return to private
industry, please be assured of my exalted esteem and affectionate
regard.
Cordially yours,
KEEN JOHNSON"