This Charter points down the only road to enduring peace.
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Address Before the Senate Urging Ratification of the Charter of the United Nations
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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 to peace obedient to His will.
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This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons Serving with the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States.'
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, conforming to our hallowed custom, and in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved on December 26, 1941, do hereby call upon all our people to…





