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General A. A. Vandegrift Before Senate Committee

99-1211
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99-1211
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Keywords
Generals
Legislators
Marines
Legislative hearings
HST Keywords
People Pictured
Vandegrift, A. A. (Alexander Archer), 1887-1973
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General A. A. Vandegrift, head of the U.S. Marines, told a surprised Senate committee today that proposed unification of the Armed Services would reduce the Marine Corps to "military impotence" and strip it of "everything but name." Vandegrift was the first high active officer in Armed Service to oppose provisions of President Truman's unification program. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
April 22, 1947