Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 21, 1949
I am very happy to be here tonight because I have known General Vaughan all his military life, and some time besides.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Dinner in Honor of General Vaughan Given by the Reserve Officers Association.

Share & report

More from Harry Truman

Dec 10, 1952

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1952

Warning is hereby expressly given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy, deface, or remove any feature of this Memorial or to settle upon any of the lands thereof as hereby established.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 11, 1952

The Secretary of the Navy shall award the Purple Heart, in the name of the President of the United States, to any person who while serving in any capacity with the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States has been, or may…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 20, 1952

The weapons of destruction have become so powerful and so terrible that we can't even think of another all-out war.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation