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.
When we contribute to the Community Chest, we are doing as He taught us to do.
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Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim: That a fee…
Our duty to our neighbors is the same today as it was in the time of Jesus.
These acts of voluntary helpfulness-helpfulness without compulsion of laws or government--constitute some of our deepest and finest traditions.
The fees imposed by this proclamation shall be in addition to any other duties imposed on the importation of the articles subject to such fees.
I find and declare that the imposition of the fees hereinafter proclaimed are shown by such investigation of the Commission to be necessary in order that the entry of imported shelled almonds, blanched, roasted, or otherwise prepared or…
All duties, powers, and functions incident to the hospitalization of members or former members of the uniformed services placed on the temporary disability retired list or permanently retired for physical disability or receiving disability…
When we open our hearts and our pocketbooks to meet the needs of others, we are at our best.
Executive Order No. 9703 of March 12, 1946, prescribing regulations relating to the medical care of certain personnel of the Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetic Survey, Public Health Service, and the former Lighthouse Service, is hereby…
All duties, powers, and functions incident to the hospitalization, except as provided in section 5 of this order, and re-examination of members of the uniformed services placed on the temporary disability retired list under the provisions…
That, my friends, is what eventually will give us peace in the world.
My musical knowledge and ability has been greatly overrated, as have some of my faults and foibles.
Washington was to become the capital of the world--the free world, that Washington was to be the most interesting city in the world so far as free government is concerned.
Yes. The national committee did, which represents Governor Stevenson.
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, do hereby set aside Saturday, October 11, 1952, the one hundred and seventy-third anniversary of his death, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day, and I invite the…
The danger that communism might gain political power here through the ballot box no longer exists.
I know that many of you here are educators and teachers, and that you are working night and day to explain to our young people what our Government stands for and how it works.





