Harry Truman said...

I believe that God intended for this Nation to lead the way to peace for all men, and that we are going ahead to lead it...

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vest...

I am concerned that the program outlined above be initiated at the earliest practicable date.

A resolution to this effect was adopted at the General Assembly of the United Nations, November 14, 1947.