1948 Truman authorizes transfer of merchant ships to Italy
April 23, 2026
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0:14Now Playing1948 Truman authorizes transfer of merchant ships to Italy
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as posted by the channelDate: 25th March 1948
Location: Italy
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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AMERICA President Truman signs the order for transfer of merchant ships to Italy under European Aid programme
EUROPEAN AID PROGRAMME Truman signs official order releasing merchant ships for Italy under aid scheme
ITALY. Truman signs offical document for transfer of merchant ships to Italy
SHIPPING President Truman signs official order for transfer of merchant ships to Italy under European aid
PRESIDENT TRUMAN Signs official order for transfer of merchant ships to Italy under American Aid to Europe
International Aid - Civil; Ships and Boats;
World War II, World War Two, Second World War, WWII, army, artillery, equipment, aid, aide, boats
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