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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 25, 1947

During the last 2 years the Government and the people of the United States have demonstrated their support of the United Nations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 23, 1947

In my opinion this Convention is essential to bring the language of previously adopted Conventions into conformity with present conditions and specifically to recognize the present relationship of the International Labor Organization to the United Nations under Article 57 of the Charter of the United Nations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

I request advice and consent to ratification of Convention (No. 72) concerning vacation holidays with pay for seafarers only in the event that the conditions explained in the accompanying report of the Secretary of State have been met.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

It is believed, however, that general acceptance of the instruments by Member Countries will result in definite progress being made where that progress is most needed.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

This is a critical period in our history and any measure which will adversely affect our national unity will render a distinct disservice not only to this Nation but to the world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

I ask that the Senate give its advice and consent, subject to appropriate definitions in certain cases as indicated in the enclosed communications, to ratification of the following Conventions:

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States and as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, it is ordered that Executive Order No. 9492 of October 24, 1944, as amended by Executive Orders No. 9629 of September 25, 1945, No. 9714 of April 20, 1946, No. 9792 of October 23, 1946, and No. 9840 of April 22, 1947, prescribing regulations governing non-military and non-naval transportation on Army and Navy air transports, be, and it is hereby, further amended y substituting the words 'two years and ten months' for the words 'two years and eight months,' occurring in paragraph 2(c) thereof, as amended.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

I want you to know you have my unqualified support and it is my fervent hope, for the good of the country, that you and your colleagues will be successful in your efforts to keep this bill from becoming law.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

Any such progress will benefit the competitive position of American seafarers and shipowners.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

Under the present Constitution of the Organization, no further action is required 'if on a recommendation no legislative or other action is taken to make a recommendation effective, or if the draft convention fails to obtain the consent of the authority or authorities within whose competence the matter lies.'

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 22, 1947

It is indicated by established practice that submission to the legislative body is essential to the full observance of the obligations of membership.

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