Harry Truman actually said...

We know that any attempt to control the mind of man defeats itself.

Address in Winston-Salem at Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Wake Forest College

10/14/1951

More Harry Truman Quotes

There has been some conversation about the Navy's activity in Shanghai. That is absolutely without foundation in fact.

I don't think it is necessary.

I think it is an awful thing, if it has happened.

If they come in for that purpose, I will discuss it with them.