Harry Truman: “Is cotton a commodity? Is wool a commodity?”

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.

The same reasons which keep other workers from wishing to become coal miners also keep them from expecting---or their employers from offering--wage increases to match every increase the miner receives.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.