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.
Jan 26, 1949
I very carefully was trying to avoid it, because I don't know how to pronounce it: Louis St. Laurent-L-a-u-r-e-n-t--I don't know how to pronounce it--that's a French pronunciation.
Jan 26, 1949
The only time I heard about it was the rumor that was going around here.
Jan 25, 1949
The loyalty to the Government of the United States of commissioned officers of the Service shall be subject to investigation, review, and determination in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 9835 of March 21, 1947…
Jan 25, 1949
If the Administrator finds, in accordance with the standards and procedures prescribed by, or adopted pursuant to, the said Executive Order No. 9835 (including those relating to the right of appeal to the Loyalty Review Board for an…
Jan 24, 1949
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate February 1, 1949, and each succeeding February 1, as national Freedom Day; and I call upon the people of the United States to pause on that…
Jan 19, 1949
Such new economic developments must be devised and controlled to the benefit of the peoples of the areas in which they are established.
Jan 19, 1949
On the basis of these four major courses of action we hope to help create the conditions that will lead eventually to personal freedom and happiness for all mankind.
Jan 19, 1949
We have consistently advocated and relied upon peaceful settlement of disputes among nations.
Jan 19, 1949
In the pursuit of these aims, the United States and other like-minded nations find themselves directly opposed by a regime with contrary aims and a totally different concept of life.
Jan 19, 1949
The old imperialism--exploitation for foreign profit--has no place in our plans.
Jan 19, 1949
The supreme need of our time is for men to learn to live together in peace and harmony.
Jan 19, 1949
It is fitting, therefore, that we take this occasion to proclaim to the world the essential principles of the faith by which we live, and to declare our aims to all peoples.
Jan 19, 1949
In performing the duties of my office, I need the help and the prayers of every one of you.
Jan 19, 1949
This should be a cooperative enterprise in which all nations work together through the United Nations and its specialized agencies whenever practicable.
Jan 19, 1949
We have constantly and vigorously supported the United Nations and related agencies as a means of applying democratic principles to international relations.
Jan 19, 1949
The American people desire, and are determined to work for, a world in which all nations and all peoples are free to govern themselves as they see fit, and to achieve a decent and satisfying life.
Jan 19, 1949
And, in cooperation with other nations, we should foster capital investment in areas needing development.
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