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.
Mar 17, 1949
I am very happy, due to the fact that I am here on vacation, to present these diplomas to these able and distinguished young men from Maine to California, literally.
Mar 17, 1949
It is a very great pleasure for me today to present these diplomas to these young men who have spent some time becoming experts in their lines.
Mar 17, 1949
Mr. Winston Churchill is coming down to Washington to have lunch--dinner with me.
Mar 17, 1949
I never comment on legislation that is not before me on the desk, and that hasn't been passed by the Congress as yet.
Mar 17, 1949
I have been in touch with the leaders in Congress all the time since I have been down here.
Mar 17, 1949
I made the announcement of the train ride, if you remember, on the 24th of February, and no details have as yet been worked out.
Mar 17, 1949
On tomorrow night I think I have to appear at a White House Photographers' dinner.
Mar 17, 1949
They are getting an education that will be of untold value to the country in case of emergency.
Mar 17, 1949
It might be construed that way. We had a three party system in the last campaign.
Mar 17, 1949
The Navy now not only has the surface of the sea to look after, but the air over it, and the water beneath.
Mar 17, 1949
These young men have been making studies in their special line of work that will be of untold value to the country in the future, and may be a contributing factor to the peace of the world.
Mar 17, 1949
Hasn't that always been the case? It has ever since I have been in the Congress.
Mar 17, 1949
Wonderfully well--wonderfully well. Wonderfully well. I am holding my own.
Mar 14, 1949
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 1753 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (5 U.S.C. 631), and as President of the United States, Executive Order No. 9 of January 17, 1873, as amended, prohibiting with certain…
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