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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 21, 1946

I am very glad to authorize you to inform the Secretary General that the United States Government will firmly support him in his effort to carry out the General Assembly's decision to establish the temporary headquarters of the United…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1946

The Engineers and Trainmen have agreed to postpone the strike date from 4 o'clock, May 18, to 4 o'clock, May 23.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1946

I am directing the Veterans' Administration, the War Department and the High Commissioner to the Philippines to give consideration to a practicable method of providing some educational opportunity for the Philippine veteran and of…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1946

It will clearly indicate to the Filipinos that it is the purpose of the United States Government to do justice to their veterans.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1946

I am transmitting, with request for its early introduction and consideration, a bill to provide for the Philippine veterans.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1946

There can be no question but that the Philippine veteran is entitled to benefits bearing a reasonable relation to those received by the America veteran, with whom he fought side by side.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1946

Assured them that I was confident that further progress could be made, if they were willing to negotiate further.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 16, 1946

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 16, 1946

Except with the prior written consent of the Director, no receivership, reorganization, or similar proceeding affecting any carrier whose transportation system, plants, and facilities are taken hereunder, or which may be taken pursuant…

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