President Harry S. Truman on Amending the Displaced Persons Act
6/16/1950
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President Truman signed the Displaced Person's Act in 1948, which permitted a certain number of people uprooted by the Nazi party and the Holocaust to become naturalized citizens. While he supported any activities and efforts to assist refugees, he also vehemently objected to certain sections which discriminated against other displaced persons, specifically those in Eastern European countries such as Poland. These policies were eradicated in the summer of 1950 when Truman signed H.R. 4567.
This document was identified by teachers in our Primarily Teaching 2017 Summer Workshop at the Truman Library.
This document was identified by teachers in our Primarily Teaching 2017 Summer Workshop at the Truman Library.
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National Archives Identifier: 68866133
Full Citation: Statement by President Harry S. Truman Upon Signing Bill Amending the Displaced Persons Act; 6/16/1950; White House Press Releases File, 1945-1953: June, 1950; Press Release Files, 1945 - 1953; Collection HST-PSF; Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, MO. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/truman-displaced-persons-act, October 12, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.