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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 1, 1946

They have discussed the matter with my Military Aide, and that is as far as it will go.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 1, 1946

Enactment of these provisions is essential to preserve the flexibility required to meet changing business conditions while maintaining the necessary control of corporate activities.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 1, 1946

You wouldn't have so much trouble, if you would study these things carefully.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 1, 1946

I have said before, and I repeat here, they will be reduced and discontinued promptly as soon as the inflationary pressure slackens.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 30, 1946

Mr. Krug discharged with extraordinary skill and astute judgment an assignment involving the over-all direction of the war Production effort.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 29, 1946

These most essential and valuable benefits be within the reach of those persons who are not eligible for medical and hospital services under existing laws

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 29, 1946

The special provisions for veterans under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration reflect our nation's gratitude for their services

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 29, 1946

A National Health program such as I have recommended, and as envisaged in S. 1606, would make it possible for persons to get complete medical and hospital services locally.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 29, 1946

It is not intended that existing programs of medical and hospital services are to be supplanted.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 29, 1946

I have conferred with the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs and the Federal Security Administrator and they share in my convictions.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 26, 1946

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the Nation to observe the week commencing July 21, 1946, as National Farm Safety Week.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 26, 1946

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 12, 1946, be observed as Mother's Day with Public and private expressions of honor, reverence, and love;

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 24, 1946

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and your American colleagues for the untiring efforts which you have exerted in preparing the report.

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