The Attorney General and the United States Maritime Commission shall act in consultation with the Secretary of State in carrying out the terms of this Executive order with all possible promptness in a manner which will effectuate the foreign policy of the United States to assist friendly and democratic European nations to rebuild their economies without delay.
Harry Truman: “The Attorney General and the United States Maritime Commission shall act in consultation with the Secretary of State in…”
On the recordMarch 15, 1948
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Executive Order 9935—Directing the Transfer of Certain Vessels to the Government of Italy
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…
Jan 19, 1953
The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.
Jan 18, 1953
Members of the armed forces of the United States who are awarded the decoration established by this order are authorized to wear the medal and the ribbon symbolic of the award, as may be authorized by uniform regulations approved by the…





