112th Congress, 2nd Session
December 19, 1947
On this date, the 80th Congress (1947–1949) finished its second extraordinary session.
July 27, 1948
On this date during the 80th Congress (1947–1949), President Harry Truman delivered a message to a special Joint Session of Congress.
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