Oct 12, 1950
It is necessary, after our conference with General MacArthur on the situation in Korea and Japan, for me to immediately return to San Francisco and tell the world what our policy is as it affects the world and world peace.
Harry Truman
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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from April 12, 1945, to January 20, 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed the presidency after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman is known for his decisive leadership during the final months of World War II, including the controversial decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which contributed to Japan's surrender. He also played a significant role in the early stages of the Cold War, implementing the Truman Doctrine to contain communism and establishing NATO.
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Oct 12, 1950
There are men in the Congress who do not yet realize that we are an international nation now, and not just a Republic bounded on the east by the Atlantic and on the west by the Pacific.
Oct 12, 1950
I am just as sure as I stand here that the people behind the Iron Curtain are just as anxious for peace as I am.
Oct 12, 1950
They are both key positions in the national defense of the United States on its western borders.
Oct 12, 1950
We are going to get the truth to those people, and we won't have to do it with guns, I am sure.
Oct 12, 1950
I am not one of those who thinks that another world war is inevitable.
Oct 12, 1950
I am sincerely sorry about the casualties, but somebody has to meet these situations; they can't be met with sticks and stones--somebody is bound to get hurt.
Oct 12, 1950
It is difficult for us--for this Republic of ours--to realize the responsibilities of the Government of the United States.
Oct 12, 1950
There was not a single man there who did not feel that he was making the proper sacrifice for his country.
Oct 11, 1950
I hereby find and declare that the said additional quantity may be entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, during the remainder of the quota year ending at the close of January 31, 1951, without rendering or…
Oct 11, 1950
I hereby modify the said proclamation of September 5, 1939, so as to permit during the remainder of the quota year ending at the close of January 31, 1951, the entry for consumption, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, in…
Oct 11, 1950
Nothing in this proclamation shall have the effect of enlarging the scope of any Item 1529(a) in the said Part I.
Oct 11, 1950
The Tariff Commission is authorized to adopt such procedure and rules and regulations as it considers necessary to assure the equitable distribution of the said additional quantity of cotton among essential users of such cotton.
Oct 11, 1950
I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby find and declare, on the basis of the investigation and report of the United States Tariff Commission, that changed circumstances require the modification, as…
Oct 11, 1950
In carrying out his function as the certifying authority, the Chairman shall utilize departments and agencies of the Government according to their respective assigned responsibilities pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950
Oct 10, 1950
There is hereby established the National Advisory Committee on Mobilization Policy to consult with and advise the National Security Resources Board on national mobilization policy.
Oct 10, 1950
I hereby prescribe the following portion of the regulations governing the administration of Title I of the said Act, as amended, which shall constitute a portion of Part 1650 of Chapter XVI of Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations…
Oct 10, 1950
No enlisted member shall be entitled under this order to receive both sea-duty pay and foreign-duty pay for the same period of time
Oct 10, 1950
Except as otherwise specifically provided, a 'special registrant' is a person in a medical, dental, or allied specialist category registered under section 4(i) of the Selective Service Act of 1948, as amended.
Oct 10, 1950
By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 206 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, approved October 12, 1949 (Public Law 351, 81st Congress), and as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the…
Oct 10, 1950
I hereby prescribe the following amendments of the Selective Service Regulations prescribed by Executive Order No. 9979 of July 20, 1948, and constituting portions of Chapter XVI of Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
Oct 10, 1950
There are, of course, certain projects in the general area to be covered by this survey which are plainly good investments for the future of the region and the nation and should be started as soon as possible.
Oct 10, 1950
It is my desire that this survey be undertaken as soon as practicable and that the joint report be submitted for my consideration not later than July 1, 1952.
Oct 10, 1950
As its first order of business the committee, through joint planning of all the member agencies, should prepare a detailed program spelling out the method by which the comprehensive survey will be undertaken, together with a consolidated…
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