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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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Aug 20, 1952

Why, certainly. He can have all the information he wants, and so can Eisenhower, if he wants it.

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Aug 20, 1952

I will make the announcements at the proper time, and you will all have a chance--those of you who want to--will have a chance to pack your grips and go along, if you choose.

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Aug 20, 1952

I think the record is perfectly plain on that--both candidates have been invited to be briefed on the policy and the future situation with regard to the Government.

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Aug 20, 1952

It is a pleasure to me to welcome you here, and I hope that you will enjoy your stay in this country

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Aug 20, 1952

That is a contribution to peace in the world, to the welfare of all the people in the world

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Aug 20, 1952

New blood is always helpful in any organization, and I believe in that.

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Aug 20, 1952

I know exactly what they are going to say. It has been said time and time again.

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Aug 20, 1952

Well, that's all right then--they have got all the information they are entitled to.

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Aug 20, 1952

A peace that is real--a peace that will give us security in the future

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Aug 20, 1952

Well now, Eddie, I think a little later on that will be gone into very carefully, but it will be on the stump and not here at a press conference.

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Aug 20, 1952

I think this is the way for us to find out exactly what our people are, and how they think, and how they act

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Aug 19, 1952

Such inspection shall be subject to the conditions stated in the related Treasury decision approved by me this date.

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Aug 19, 1952

These people look to the free world as their only hope to achieve this goal.

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Aug 19, 1952

By virtue of the authority vested in me by sections 55 (a), 508, 603, 729 (a), and 1204 of the Internal Revenue Code

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Aug 19, 1952

We must not use bayonets to force these prisoners to return to slavery and almost certain death at the hands of the communists.

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Aug 17, 1952

I also direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government to assist in this crusade against the loss of life and property resulting from fires.

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Aug 17, 1952

I urge that every man, woman, and child in this great country contribute to the nation-wide effort to strengthen the United States by accepting a personal responsibility in the never-ending campaign to save life and property by preventing…

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Aug 17, 1952

I request that State and local governments, the American National Red Cross, the National Fire Waste Council, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and business, labor, and farm organizations, as well as churches, schools, civic…

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Aug 15, 1952

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and by section 7(c) of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951…

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