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The War Claims Act of 1948 established a Commission with jurisdiction to receive and adjudicate according to law, claims for compensating internees, prisoners of war, and religious organizations who suffered personal injury or property damage at the hands of the enemy during WW II. The Commission was to be composed of three officers appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Commission was to wind up its affairs not later than three years after the expiration of the time for filing claims. Congress made no provisions for the removal of a Commissioner. P was appointed by President Truman and took office but was removed by President Eisenhower.

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