Jul 18, 1949
I have been President of the United States since the 12th of April 1945, about 4 years and 3 months--a little over--and that's the 'derndest' introduction I ever heard.
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 18, 1949
The kind of peace we seek cannot be won at a single stroke or by a single nation.
Jul 18, 1949
The formation of foreign policy on the part of the democratic nations may be a slow and painful process, but the results endure.
Jul 18, 1949
The world longs for the kind of tolerance and mutual adjustment which is represented by democratic principles.
Jul 18, 1949
We hope that an enduring peace could be built on these ties of friendship.
Jul 17, 1949
I am primarily interested in achieving some worthwhile results in improving the organization of the defense establishment at the earliest possible time.
Jul 17, 1949
On March 5, 1949, I recommended to the Congress that the National Security Act of 1947 be amended to strengthen and clarify the position of the Secretary of Defense.
Jul 17, 1949
The Secretary of Defense as the head of the Department of Defense will exercise authority, direction and control over the department.
Jul 17, 1949
In the event that the changes I recommended to the Congress in March are not effected by statute at this session, then those changes which can be put into effect by reorganization plan should be made.
Jul 17, 1949
This plan is designed to make urgently needed changes in the administration of the National Military Establishment and other agencies created by the National Security Act of 1947.
Jul 17, 1949
I again urge the Congress to strengthen our defense organization which is so vital to the security of this Nation and the peace of the world.
Jul 13, 1949
There are a number of Federal programs of direct action or assistance to localities which can be timed and channeled so as to concentrate upon areas where unemployment is heavy without sacrifice of general national objectives.
Jul 13, 1949
I am also having a study made of possible changes in the laws governing these activities which may be needed for these purposes.
Jul 13, 1949
I shall also appreciate your cooperation with Dr. Steelman in taking actions to modify, within the limits of existing law, the procurement, construction, and other activities of your agency where it is determined to be feasible, in order…
Jul 13, 1949
I have asked the Assistant to the President, Dr. John R. Steelman, to assume responsibility for directing these activities.
Jul 13, 1949
It will be in the form of an Executive order and will be sent to the Congress.
Jul 13, 1949
They have got a perfect right to make that demand, but I have no comment on anything that that gang would want to do.
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