Harry Truman actually said...

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, and as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the armed forces, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Context

Executive Order 10161—Delegating Certain Functions of the President Under the Defense Production Act of 1950

09/08/1950

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Harry Truman Quotes

View All Harry Truman Quotes