Harry Truman actually said...

I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty.

Proclamation 2737—Air Force Day, 1947

07/09/1947

More Harry Truman Quotes

There will be no special session of the 'do-nothing' 80th Congress.

Florida will be treated like any other State.

I have no plans. I would be happy to see Stalin in Washington, if he wants to come and see me.

There are no scales down here, but I think I weigh about 173 or 4, something like that.