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Photo of Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson appearing before the House Armed Services Committee

99-605
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99-605
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Replying to Navy charges on unification before the House Armed Services Committee, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson said that, contrary to Navy testimony, he killed the Navy's super aircraft carrier project after lengthy study and with full approval of President Truman. From: Beth Gore From: Beth Gore
Date(s)
October 21, 1949