Harry Truman actually said...

"It is attempted duress, but we are not negotiating under duress."

"I earnestly request that the people of the United States observe Air Force Day by participating in the programs scheduled at Air Force Bases and by attending civic-sponsored Air Force events"

"I also direct that the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government assist in every feasible way in the celebration of Air Force Day"

"No change, except by agreement, shall be made by the Public Belt Railroad Commission for the City of New Orleans or its employees in the conditions out of which the said dispute arose."