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Photo of Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson appearing before the Senate Military Affairs Committee

99-917
Accession Number
99-917
6 x 8 Inches
Black & White
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NAID 350299029
Keywords
Cabinet officers
People Pictured
Patterson, Robert Porter, 1891-1952
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Description
Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the Army expects to discharge six million men by next July 1 under the point system. He vigorously defended the demobilization program and said that although some mistakes may have been made in the past the overall job will be carried out fairly and justly. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
September 12, 1945