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October 21, 1949 Dear Charlie: The President, of course, is entirely in sympathy with the purposes of the film which is to be made by the Department of Commerce in x 73 connection with the forthcoming census, but he doesn't feel that he should take part. The President is literally swamped x 450 with requests for recordings. I suppose he has had to turn down about a hundred, both from within and without the Government. If he made a film now for the Department of Commerce, I am sure there would be no end to the importunities he would receive from other departments and agencies. I am sure you will understand his position. I feel sure that when the time comes the President will be glad to consider making a statement in connection with the census taking, if you wish him to do so. Sincerely yours, CHARLES G. ROSS Secretary to the President The Honorable Charles Sawyer, Secretary of Commerce, x 3 Washington, D. C. cgr:gi