Quotation from Harry Truman “I am Cyrus, I am Cyrus” — Nov. 1953
At the Jewish Theological Seminary, former US President Harry S. Truman replied to Eddie Jacobson, who introduced him a « the man who helped create the State of Israel”, by comparing himself to the persian emperor who allowed Jerusalemite deportees to return to Judea.
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"What do you mean, helped create? I am Cyrus, I am Cyrus.
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