Harry Truman: “It is with these considerations in mind that I transmit to the Congress a brief summary of the economic situation and…”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.