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.
May 24, 1949
Never before in the history of the world will you find that situation prevailing.
May 24, 1949
It is our responsibility to see that these young men receive the same sort of treatment as they would have received had they stayed at home.
May 24, 1949
I served in the Armed Forces once, and I know what I am talking about.
May 24, 1949
I appreciate it, and hope very much that I will continue to deserve it.
May 24, 1949
We are pressing for the implementation of that platform, and shall continue to press for it until we accomplish the purpose which was set out.
May 24, 1949
The principles for which we are fighting are just as old as the Constitution of the United States, and just as new as the Democratic Platform of 1948.
May 24, 1949
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the interest you have taken in this procedure which we are following.
May 24, 1949
Fundamentally we are fighting for peace in the world, and for the welfare of all the people in the world, not only ourselves but for all the people.
May 23, 1949
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby ask that on Flag Day, June 14, 1949, the people of the Nation honor our colors by displaying them at their homes or other suitable places and by…
May 23, 1949
The following-described lands, comprising a portion of Government land at Keaukaha, Waiakea, South Hilo, Country and Territory of Hawaii, together with any improvements thereon, are hereby restored to the jurisdiction of the Territory of…
May 23, 1949
I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Flag Day.
May 21, 1949
It has become my sad duty to announce officially the death of James Forrestal, formerly Secretary of Defense in the Government of the United States, who died at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, at 2 a.m. on the 22nd day of May…
May 21, 1949
As a mark of respect to Mr. Forrestal's memory, it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast upon all public buildings and at all forts and military posts and naval stations, and on all vessels of the United…
May 20, 1949
President Truman emphasized the past record of interdependence of the two countries, in times of peace and war.
May 20, 1949
He was assured that every effort would be made to meet Brazil's requirements in the field of technical cooperation.
May 20, 1949
President Truman assured President Dutra that requests from Brazil would in the future, as in the past, receive the most attentive consideration of the United States Government.
May 20, 1949
The United States is now, and will continue to be, most interested in the further development of his country.
May 19, 1949
Mr. President, to your health, and to the continued friendship of Brazil and the United States!
May 18, 1949
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the above-quoted statutory provisions, do hereby declare and proclaim that the foreign discriminating duties of…
May 18, 1949
I don't think I ever had such a welcome in my life as I had in Rio de Janeiro; in fact, I know it.
May 18, 1949
We can show them our gratitude through our wholehearted support of the USO.
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