Jul 25, 1949
When you go back to Germany, I hope you will be able to say that you have been cordially treated in this country, and that we at least showed that we were glad to have you pay us a visit.
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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Jul 25, 1949
There are a great many wonderful newspapers in this country, and I hope that you can get some good out of them; and I am sure you will.
Jul 25, 1949
We are glad to have you in the country, and hope that you will get some satisfaction out of your visit.
Jul 24, 1949
The people of the District of Columbia should not be placed in a different status from that of the people of all other American cities and almost all democratic capitals of the world in so far as local self-government is concerned.
Jul 24, 1949
I am sure that the great majority of the people of Washington want home rule.
Jul 24, 1949
I am strongly in favor of better organization and greater efficiency throughout the Executive branch.
Jul 24, 1949
It is little short of fantastic that the Congress of the United States should--as it now does--devote a substantial percentage of its time to acting as a city council for the District of Columbia.
Jul 20, 1949
I told you I wouldn't answer questions about the Blair House meeting.
Jul 20, 1949
No, but I intend to ask the Congress again to make an appropriation for the sesquicentennial.
Jul 20, 1949
Well, they are working on it right now, and comment has all been favorable.
Jul 20, 1949
I have been reading all the stories I saw in the papers, but I don't believe them.
Jul 20, 1949
Just be patient until all the rumors are floored, then you will have the answer to that question.
Jul 20, 1949
I shall continue to have those conferences whenever I feel like it, and they will continue to be off the record.
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