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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 20, 1947

The Surplus Property Office of the Department of the Interior is hereby transferred to the War Assets Administration.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 20, 1947

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the Untied States, and particularly by Title I of the First War Powers Act, 1941, approved December 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 838), and in the interest of the internal…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 20, 1947

The members and the alternate member herein designated shall receive such compensation and allowances for expenses as may be determined by the Secretary of War and as may be payable from appropriations or funds available to the War…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 17, 1947

Amir Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman al Faisal Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, rendered exceptionally meritorious service to the war effort of the United Nations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 17, 1947

Through his able and effective manner in actively carrying out the high policies of his country, Amir Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, contributed substantially to the successful war effort of the United Nations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 17, 1947

King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud made a notable contribution to the successful war effort of the United Nations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 13, 1947

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority conferred upon me by the said joint resolution of Congress, and pursuant to the recommendation of the National…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 12, 1947

We are indeed glad to have him in the United States, and I should like to propose a toast to the President-elect of our neighboring Republic.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 12, 1947

Mr. Lilienthal is fully and thoroughly equipped for the position to which I appointed him, and I shall stay with him straight through.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 12, 1947

The budget that I sent to the Congress is the budget which is necessary for the operation of the country.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 12, 1947

He doesn't speak English and I don't speak Spanish, but we speak the farm language.

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