Harry Truman actually said...

I APPRECIATE your report that, as of March 21, 1951, the strength of the United States Armed Forces will be double what it was nine months a...

This tremendous gain in our strength has been made necessary by the lawless aggression of communist forces in Korea, and by the menace of st...

It is evidence of our determination, in company with other free nations, to establish and maintain world peace.

I am confident that, under your wise leadership, the Department of Defense will continue to build the strength we need, fully supported by t...