During that time the agricultural output of the United States reached unprecedented levels.

I am making your resignation effective July 1, 1945.

The cancellation of lend-lease began as soon as the war ceased. It was not a cancellation, it was a readjustment because of the new conditions as they came about due to the collapse of Germany.

Mr. Wickard's resignation is being accepted, and he is being appointed REA Administrator; and Congressman Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico is being appointed Secretary of Agriculture.

With best wishes for continued success and happiness in your work, Very sincerely yours, HARRY S. TRUMAN

They were not. I have the resignation of every member of the Government who can resign since I have been President!

In accepting your resignation, I desire to express my appreciation of the patriotic services which you have rendered to your country during the war, and during the days when we were preparing for the war.

It is to the everlasting credit of the War Food Administration that even after supplying the great demands made upon us from all over the world, the American people as a whole not only did not go hungry but actually enjoyed a better diet…

I hope you will have continued happiness and success in your future work, and I trust that I may have the privilege of consulting you in the future when occasion arises.

I don't know a thing about his death more than you do--only what I have seen in the papers.

Russia is getting the lend-lease that she has contracted to receive during the month of May.

Possession, control, and operation of any plant, facility, or transportation system, or any part thereof, or any real or personal property, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Director when he determines that such possession…

As problems arise in the field of agriculture, I expect to call upon you for advice and assistance.

With great personal regret I am accepting your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture to take effect on the appointment and qualification of your successor.

I think I can tell you why I thought Hitler was dead.

You have certainly carried out the principle of the basic act creating your office--'to promote the welfare of the wage earners of the United States'.

Dear Frances: I accept your resignation as Secretary of Labor with great regret and with deep appreciation for all of the untiring service which you have rendered to our country.

I should like to make your resignation effective July 1, 1945.