Political Quotes

Harry Truman: That is my policy. And when I get behind a man, I usually stay behind him.

On the recordFebruary 20, 1946
That is my policy. And when I get behind a man, I usually stay behind him.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

The President's News Conference

Share

More from Harry Truman

Jan 18, 1953

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 16, 1953

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 140 I64 Stat. 107, 145); and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the…

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation