The President's News Conference
01/12/1949
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Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vest...
I feel it is necessary for me to exercise the final authority in the coal case.
I believe that God intended for this Nation to lead the way to peace for all men, and that we are going ahead to lead it...
I hope I will always deserve it.