05/11/1949
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"As problems arise in the field of agriculture, I expect to call upon you for advice and assistance."
"With great personal regret I am accepting your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture to take effect on the appointment and qualification of your successor."
"On behalf of our Government, I desire to thank you for your patriotic and devoted service."
"I think I can tell you why I thought Hitler was dead."