Sep 21, 1950
It would help the communists in their efforts to create dissension and confusion within our borders.
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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Sep 20, 1950
That has been discussed throughout the Government, and we haven't arrived at a conclusion on it as yet.
Sep 20, 1950
I am going to fill them just as quickly as I can find the men for the places.
Sep 20, 1950
I think they are making great progress, and I think before they get through they will have attained their objectives.
Sep 20, 1950
You want to know who the stabilization director will be? I can't tell you at this minute.
Sep 19, 1950
I feel I must make a special request to the Congress to eliminate it in completing action upon this bill.
Sep 19, 1950
Consequently, I earnestly urge the Congress to leave the amendments out of the bill.
Sep 19, 1950
The amendment leaves no room for negotiation, and accordingly would tend to force such countries into the Soviet orbit, in spite of their friendship for the United States.
Sep 19, 1950
I am convinced that this amendment in its present form would not accomplish the purpose intended but, on the contrary, would do much more harm than good.
Sep 19, 1950
The amendment, if effective, would require a substantially complete embargo on trade between Western and Eastern Europe.
Sep 17, 1950
I urge the members of the Congress to consider this report carefully over the next few weeks as a basis for the enactment of legislation in the near future.
Sep 17, 1950
In the meantime, I intend to establish a temporary Civil Defense Administration, which will carry forward the civil defense work until permanent legislation is enacted by the Congress, and which will provide a central point of leadership…
Sep 17, 1950
The organization of an effective civil defense system involves many difficult problems.
Sep 13, 1950
Senator Frank Graham's name has been suggested to me as head of the Red Cross.
Sep 13, 1950
I told you that I would take action as promptly as I could get the bill analyzed.
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