Oct 31, 1948
And now, my fellow citizens, the future welfare of our country is in your hands.
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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Oct 31, 1948
I believe with all my heart and soul that Almighty God has intended the United States of America to lead the world to peace.
Oct 29, 1948
They know, just as well as I do, that unchecked inflation can lead to a depression.
Oct 29, 1948
I would rather have the people know where I stand than to be President of the United States, because I think I am right.
Oct 29, 1948
The next time you go to the grocery store, remember that you are paying Republican high prices.
Oct 29, 1948
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 3 of the said Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby approve and proclaim the…
Oct 29, 1948
I don't think you are going to take any chances in this election next Tuesday.
Oct 28, 1948
It was the authors of the Declaration of Independence who stated the principle that all men are created equal in their rights.
Oct 28, 1948
Eventually, we are going to have an America in which freedom and opportunity are the same for everyone.
Oct 28, 1948
I would rather be defeated trying to do what's right than to be elected under false pretenses.
Oct 28, 1948
I created the Civil Rights Committee because racial and religious intolerance began to appear after World War II.
Oct 28, 1948
The Republican Party believes, apparently, that there ought to be two families in every garage.
Oct 28, 1948
One of the great things that the Civil Rights Committee did for the country was to get every American to think seriously about the principles that make our country great.
Oct 28, 1948
The Democratic Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson to be the party of the people.
Oct 28, 1948
So long as I am President of the United States, the door will not be closed to peace.
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