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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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Aug 21, 1949

The cost of such a program is considerable, but it represents an investment in security that will be worth many times its cost.

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Aug 21, 1949

I am proud to be a member of the oldest active veterans organization in the Nation.

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Aug 21, 1949

Supplemental water supplies are needed in order to maintain and expand local farming operations.

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Aug 21, 1949

I understand that the House may soon consider H.R. 5472, a bill to authorize the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, to undertake various river and harbor and flood control projects.

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Aug 21, 1949

We are not arming ourselves and our friends to start a fight with anybody.

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Aug 21, 1949

We must face the fact that we have forever put behind us the false security of isolationism.

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Aug 17, 1949

The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to dispose of the said lands in accordance with the provisions of section 2381 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

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Aug 17, 1949

I do not intend to answer any questions pertaining to the testimony that has been given before Senator Hoey's subcommittee.

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Aug 17, 1949

I have no one under consideration to take his place, and he will not be replaced.

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Aug 17, 1949

I will sign it, if it comes up to me, because I suggested it.

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Aug 17, 1949

The only comment that I have to make is that the Congress did not appropriate enough money to enforce the rent control law.

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Aug 17, 1949

The National Democratic Committee is in control of its membership, and it is made up of Democrats.

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Aug 17, 1949

The said Executive Order No. 6444 of November 25, 1933, is modified accordingly.

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Aug 17, 1949

I don't know a thing about it at all, only what I saw in the papers.

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Aug 16, 1949

After the effective date of the rules and regulations hereinafter authorized, no alien shall enter or attempt to enter the United States unless he is in possession of a valid unexpired permit to enter issued by the Secretary of State, or…

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Aug 16, 1949

Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs (a) and (b), no alien applying for admission, even with a valid permit to enter, shall enter or be permitted to enter the United States if it appears to the satisfaction of the…

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Aug 16, 1949

No permit to enter shall be issued to an alien if it appears to the satisfaction of the issuing officer, or the Secretary of State, that the alien's entry would be prejudicial to the interests of the United States within the meaning of the…

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Aug 11, 1949

I trust, therefore, that the Senate will permit Reorganization Plans No. 1 and No. 2 to become effective.

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