Harry Truman actually said...

To commemorate that event, I had the White House carpenters make this gavel of wood that was put into the White House in 1817.

Remarks on the Floor of the Senate at a Gavel Presentation Ceremony for Vice President Barkley.

02/28/1951

More Harry Truman Quotes

The United States has embarked upon the course of increasing its armed strength only for the purpose of helping to keep the peace.

I believe the people of the world rely on the United Nations to help them achieve two great purposes.

One of the strongest reasons for this belief is our faith in the United Nations.

No, there is no justification for relaxing it, because we need the cotton here at home.