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.
Jun 4, 1949
We are happy to join with them in this tribute to one of the greatest Americans of all time.
Jun 4, 1949
General Marshall will be known as one of those who brought this new era into being.
Jun 1, 1949
All land Keahala, Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, which was withdrawn and set aside for military purposes by Executive Order No. 2075 of November 9, 1914, and subsequently known as the Keaahala Military…
Jun 1, 1949
I am particularly disappointed at the failure of many States to establish driver licensing systems worthy of the name.
Jun 1, 1949
Yes, I have had several women under consideration for Ambassadors to several countries, but I am not ready to make an announcement yet.
Jun 1, 1949
I appreciate your coming, and I hope that you will continue to enjoy yourselves as long as you are in this country, and that you will have a happy trip home.
Jun 1, 1949
No nation can afford this needless peacetime waste of the lives of its citizens in traffic accidents.
Jun 1, 1949
You know, I pinned a medal on General Montgomery out here in the yard one day, shortly after the war, and he inquired of me why that building is called the White House.
Jun 1, 1949
The highway safety movement stands today as a practical demonstration of our capacity for teamwork.
Jun 1, 1949
We have saved, through our safety programs, almost 11,000 lives and have prevented injury to nearly 400,000 persons; and I think that has made this conference worth while.
Jun 1, 1949
The American people stand ready at all times to support and cooperate with sensible regulations, capably administered, which are essential to the protection of life and property.
Jun 1, 1949
This entire program has been developed and set in motion by voluntary teamwork.
Jun 1, 1949
Yet, when we kill them on the road, or unnecessarily drown them, in accidents that shouldn't happen, we just take it for granted.
Jun 1, 1949
The 'must' list was included in three very large messages which I sent to the Congress, one on the State of the Union, one on the budget, and one on economics; and that is the 'must' list.
Jun 1, 1949
Well, that train trip was not in contemplation for immediate use. It is still on the shelf and can be revived if it is necessary.
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