I always try, so far as I am capable, to give a truthful answer, and as nearly as I can to state the facts.

It has been a most difficult 2 years in arriving at a solution of the problems with which the world is faced.

The approach in our dealing--dealings with the Russian Government--I am being very frank with you--must be an approach that is right from our viewpoint, and we have got to stand for what we believe is right.

We have committed ourselves to international cooperation through the United Nations.

In the interest of world peace articles supplying a foreign military establishment cannot be left free from Government supervision so far as exports are concerned.

As a tribute to his effective work in bringing about the establishment of an international organization, he is now known as the 'Father of the United Nations.'

With a high order of statesmanship based on deep loyalty to his country, Mr. Hull served with great distinction and selfless devotion during the years of crises and difficulties.

He made diplomacy a powerful weapon in support of our armed strength.

Weapons and implements of war are material weights in the balance of peace or war and we should not be legally bound to be indiscriminate in how they are placed in the scales.

He labored unceasingly through these years to create conditions for peace.

He brought hope and courage to despairing hearts when fear was destroying the faith of the people.

He died fighting for what he loved most--his country--its homes--its institutions--its people, sharing their stubborn belief in freedom under a just God in whose Almighty beneficence rests the hope of the world this day.

It is not for me or for any of his contemporaries to attempt to measure his great stature or to estimate the impact of his words and his deeds upon the days of his years.

Franklin Roosevelt rests in the spot he held dearest--his home.

His home and his grave are in the Nation's keeping.

I call upon the people of the United States to display the flag on that day in their homes and other suitable places

I direct that the flag be displayed on that day on all Government buildings.

I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1947, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places.