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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 15, 1946

The present Representative and Chief of Counsel is authorized to designate a Deputy Chief of Counsel, to whom he may assign responsibility for organizing and planning the prosecution of charges of atrocities and war crimes, other than…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 15, 1946

In addition to the authority vested in the Representative of the United States and its Chief of Counsel by Paragraph 1 of Executive Order No. 9547 of May 2, 1945, to prepare and prosecute charges of atrocities and war crimes against such…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 14, 1946

He displayed unusual initiative and devotion to duty in the proper operation of all cryptographic equipment used for Presidential communications.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 14, 1946

Lt. Colonel Greer contributed immeasurably to the provision, installation, and operation of secure, accurate, reliable and fast communication for the President of the United States.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 14, 1946

His highly meritorious services assured protection of communications affecting the President's safety and the progress of the war.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 13, 1946

Any person who in order to perform active service with the military or naval forces of the United States has left, or leaves, a position (other than a temporary position) which is covered into the classified civil service under section 1…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 13, 1946

A non-necessity certificate shall be issued only if application therefor is filed in conformity with the provisions of these regulations (as amended by Executive Order No. 9638 of October 4, 1945) prior to February 15, 1946.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 10, 1946

These recommendations are the result of the continuous review of the war and war-related appropriations and authorizations which I indicated in my previous recommendations would be made.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 10, 1946

There is need for further efforts in this direction and I have directed that the review be continued.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 10, 1946

Through his successful achievements, General Donovan contributed in a high degree to the success of military operations in the prosecution of the war.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

By his personal leadership, his driving spirit, and his professional genius, General Arnold made a great contribution to our war effort.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

I was satisfied with the communique, and satisfied with the accomplishments of the foreign ministers conference in Moscow, and I think it will have constructive results.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

He fulfilled his mission in a manner that overwhelmed this nation's enemies and awed its allies.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

He impressed this high quality of leadership, so vitally needed during this period of readjustment and difficulties, on the Air Forces as a whole, thereby maintaining at the highest standard the morale and efficiency of the personnel of…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

No, I do not. I do not. I think the referendum is in the Congress of the United States.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

This committee of U.N.O., we hope, will arrive at a conclusion for international control of atomic energy in such a way that everybody will be happy over it for peacetime purposes.

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