Harry Truman actually said...

"In the spirit of that message from the Acts of the Apostles, I wish all of you a Merry Christmas."

"We have always had a deep feeling of compassion--a human sympathy for the underdog, the oppressed of all lands, for all who bear heavy burdens."

"Maybe that is why we realize that we are a part of the whole world."

"We needed the strength of giants and heroic courage to bring nature and the elements under control; to build our towns-and that is particularly true here in Independence-and to extend our frontiers."