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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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Apr 1, 1949

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, it is ordered as follows:

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Apr 1, 1949

Existing regulations governing the subject matters of this order, including such regulations prescribed by Executive order, shall, subject to the termination of such Executive order by its own terms, remain in effect until modified…

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Mar 30, 1949

No, no-it was sent by the head of the real estate lobby here in Washington.

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Mar 30, 1949

None of them is under serious consideration at the present time.

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Mar 30, 1949

After it has been properly looked into by the departments, and they decide that it should be done, why of course I will be in favor of it.

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Mar 30, 1949

If we needed another billion and a half for the military budget, I would have asked Congress for it when I sent up the Budget Message.

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Mar 30, 1949

No. He told you that yesterday, didn't he, as he went out the door?

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Mar 30, 1949

There is nothing like that under consideration by the Federal Reserve Board at the present time.

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Mar 30, 1949

I don't think it will be shelved without consultation with me.

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Mar 29, 1949

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 10 of the Railway Labor Act.

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