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.
Dec 23, 1948
I want to say once more, with all the emphasis that I can command, that I am working for peace.
Dec 23, 1948
In the spirit of that message from the Acts of the Apostles, I wish all of you a Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 1948
We have always had a deep feeling of compassion--a human sympathy for the underdog, the oppressed of all lands, for all who bear heavy burdens.
Dec 23, 1948
It remains today the world's best hope for peace if the world will accept its fundamental teaching that all men are brothers.
Dec 23, 1948
These are the thoughts--simple, commonplace, everyday thoughts--that we all share tonight.
Dec 23, 1948
We needed the strength of giants and heroic courage to bring nature and the elements under control; to build our towns-and that is particularly true here in Independence-and to extend our frontiers.
Dec 23, 1948
The moving event of the first Christmas was the bringing forth of the first born in the stable in Bethlehem.
Dec 23, 1948
I now light the National Community Christmas Tree on the lawn of the White House in Washington.
Dec 23, 1948
And good will, after all, is the very essence of Christmas: peace and friendship to men of good will.
Dec 19, 1948
Happily he is now in the zenith of his powers--a hale veteran in high service.
Dec 19, 1948
Mr. Taylor, through a long and versatile career, has earned the accolade of his countrymen whom he has served faithfully and well wherever duty called him.
Dec 13, 1948
It is ordered that the use, possession, and control of the following-described property comprising the Chattanooga Boat Yard, Tennessee, together with the buildings and other improvements thereon and pertaining thereto, be, and they are…
Dec 13, 1948
I hereby further exempt the said Harry B. Mitchell from compulsory retirement for an indefinite period of time.
Dec 7, 1948
The friendly bond between them was forged in a common struggle for freedom, and it has continued through all the trials of two world wars and through the many other problems in the political and economic growth of our two countries.
Dec 7, 1948
Mr. President, I have been looking forward to your arrival, as have all the friends of Cuba in this country, and we sincerely hope that you will thoroughly enjoy your all too brief stay in the United States.
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