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.
I am very certain that every woman in the great State of New York has been doing her duty today, as a result of those returns.
And I am more than convinced that the Democratic Party, the party of the people, will continue to do that job for the welfare of this Nation, and for the welfare of the world.
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the said section 350(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended do hereby proclaim that the said proclamation dated…
As head of the greatest worldwide relief and rehabilitation effort in history, Governor Lehman proved himself an outstanding example of the best kind of international statesman and public servant.
The decision they will make next Tuesday is important not only to them but to all the people of the United States and to the whole world.
I hope that New York will again be represented in the United States Senate by a man who will carry on that tradition of working for the welfare of all the people.
I am glad this program also gives me an opportunity to speak to the people of New York City, where important city elections are being held.
I believe sincerely that the Democratic Party is the party of the people, and that its policies are in the interest of all Americans.
Mayor O'Dwyer has a fine record of distinguished service to the people both at home and abroad, in peace and in war.
That office should not be filled by a man who would put a stop to the great advances in social legislation that have been pioneered by his own State.
As a United States Senator Herbert Lehman will strengthen our efforts to bring peace and prosperity to all mankind.
The main issue before the voters of New York State is whether or not they will have a United States Senator who will work to promote the general welfare of the people.
I have never hesitated to urge people to vote the Democratic ticket in their own interest and in the interest of our Nation.
I want to say to you that I hope you will join with me on this handshake for the whole crowd here, and let me go and do what I have to do to finish off the evening for this grand day in Minnesota.
I am very happy that you have asked me to come and participate in this celebration of the 100th anniversary of the creation of Minnesota as a territory of the United States.
I can't tell you how very much I appreciated the most cordial welcome which I received today in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
When a man makes an appointment and comes to it late, he is as discourteous as he can be to the person with whom he made the appointment.
Today, of course, we are no longer concerned with expanding the territory of the United States.
The development of this great Nation was brought about by vision, and by planning.
Mr. President, I am going to do something to you that the Republicans couldn't. I am going to move you out of the White House.





