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Truman Moves Toward Censorship and Secrecy
In a Washington Pilgrimage speech to churchmen, President Truman touts civil liberties while critics argue his administration tightens censorship across agencies. The piece cites secrecy labels, classifications, and allegations of suppressing dissent, with historical notes on past orders and reactions from independent observers.
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