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.
Oct 25, 1948
The Democratic Party has always believed in working for the people and with the people.
Oct 25, 1948
I do not say that the Republican candidate wants a weak America, but I do say that he doesn't know how to get a strong America.
Oct 25, 1948
The Republican Party can change platforms and candidates, but it can't change its fundamental philosophy of government.
Oct 25, 1948
The American people want to know what kind of government they can expect from the men and women they elect to office.
Oct 25, 1948
The Republicans failed to mention many of the issues in their 1948 platform.
Oct 25, 1948
Well, we all know that for 12 years the Republicans have been poll-happy.
Oct 25, 1948
I know one thing you are going to do, and that is to send Walter Huber to Congress.
Oct 25, 1948
It is a respect for the dignity of men and women without regard to race, creed, or color.
Oct 25, 1948
That job is to tell the American people just exactly what is at stake in this election.
Oct 25, 1948
The Democratic Party stands for the greatest good for the greatest number of the people.
Oct 25, 1948
The Democratic record is a record of performance, and not a record of false promises.
Oct 25, 1948
The strength of America in the worldwide struggle against hunger and hatred, against fear and distrust, lies in our eagerness to defend a form of democracy that has given us so much to live for.
Oct 25, 1948
If we are to live up to the ideals which have made this country great, then we must elect a Congress and an administration that believes in the principles that have made this Nation great.
Oct 24, 1948
Today, in the United States, there is a growing--and dangerous--concentration of immense economic power in the hands of just a few men.
Oct 24, 1948
In our own time, we have seen the tragedy of the Italian and German peoples, who lost their freedom to men who made promises of unity and efficiency and security.
Oct 24, 1948
The American way of life which most of us have been taking for granted is threatened today by powerful forces of which most people are not even aware.
Oct 24, 1948
We must also preserve here in the United States the kind of life we believe in and want to keep.
Oct 24, 1948
The old man was silent for a while, and then he said: 'Son, I've listened to a lot of sad stories for the last 50 years, but that's the saddest one I've heard yet.'
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