Oct 23, 1949
All I am working for is peace in the world, and the welfare of the people of the United States, and the people of all the other nations in the world.
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 23, 1949
The United States intends to play its full part in this great enterprise.
Oct 23, 1949
The preparation of a Covenant on Human Rights by the Human Rights Commission is a task with which the United States is deeply concerned.
Oct 23, 1949
For these reasons, the United Nations has devoted much of its time to fostering respect for human rights.
Oct 23, 1949
This is the place where the nations of the world will work together to make that hope a reality.
Oct 23, 1949
The United Nations is essentially an expression of the moral nature of man's aspirations.
Oct 23, 1949
The laying of this cornerstone is an act of faith--our unshakable faith that the United Nations will succeed in accomplishing the great tasks for which it was created.
Oct 23, 1949
In November 1945, Prime Minister Attlee of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Mackenzie King of Canada, and I agreed that the problem of international control of atomic energy should be referred to the United Nations.
Oct 23, 1949
The charter dearly shows our determination that international problems must be settled on a basis acceptable to the conscience of mankind.
Oct 19, 1949
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby approve and proclaim the foregoing…
Oct 18, 1949
I want to express to the Senate my appreciation for the work they have done.
Oct 18, 1949
A most important part of the duties of a Member of Congress is the exchanging of views with his constituents and the studying of their problems at first hand.
Oct 18, 1949
I am confident that the American people will agree that the results have been well worth while.
Oct 18, 1949
The Congress has been faced with many momentous problems concerning both our foreign relations and our domestic affairs.
Oct 13, 1949
For these reasons, I believe that further study is required in both the Executive and Legislative Branches before we shall be in a position to establish sound, long-range policies for recreational development in connection with…
Oct 13, 1949
Surely it is possible to provide for adequate cooperation among Federal, State and local agencies without giving State and local agencies a complete veto over the administration of a Federal law by a Federal administrative officer.
Oct 13, 1949
It would clearly be unwise to adopt such a policy in connection with this one project, before it has been decided whether adoption of such a general policy is in the national interest.
Oct 13, 1949
Another specific provision of this bill which is objectionable is that it authorizes only $100,000 to be appropriated to carry out its provisions.
Oct 13, 1949
I am particularly concerned about the recreation features of this bill.
Oct 11, 1949
We look to the Organization of American States for support of programs to raise living standards and to foster balanced economic development throughout the hemisphere.
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