Harry Truman actually said...

This order shall be effective as of August 2, 1946.

Executive Order 9853—Regulations Governing the Payment of Actual and Necessary Expenses, or Per Diem in Lieu Thereof, to...

05/14/1947

More Harry Truman Quotes

But today, after 20 Democratic years, nearly all Americans are proud of their Government and of the economic system under which they live.

Now, my friends, these are tremendous achievements--of which this generation may well be proud.

I hope at the same time you'll send Jack Kennedy to the Senate to work with him.

These are good words for us to heed, and to follow.