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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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Sep 12, 1948

I hope you will also be thinking about the relationship between science and our national policy.

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Sep 12, 1948

Science will change our lives in the century ahead even more than it has changed them in the hundred years just past.

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Sep 12, 1948

In the 100 years since this association was organized, science has helped transform the United States into the most productive nation in the world.

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Sep 12, 1948

Scientists do not want to work in ivory towers, but they do want to work in an atmosphere free from suspicion, personal insult, or politically motivated attacks.

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Sep 8, 1948

It is attempted duress, but we are not negotiating under duress.

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Sep 8, 1948

As Mark Twain said about his death, I think that is rather exaggerated.

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Sep 8, 1948

We will continue to negotiate, always hoping we will get a peace.

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Sep 8, 1948

General Marshall's statement will have to stand on just what he said.

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Sep 7, 1948

I also direct that the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government assist in every feasible way in the celebration of Air Force Day

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Sep 7, 1948

I earnestly request that the people of the United States observe Air Force Day by participating in the programs scheduled at Air Force Bases and by attending civic-sponsored Air Force events

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Sep 7, 1948

No change, except by agreement, shall be made by the Public Belt Railroad Commission for the City of New Orleans or its employees in the conditions out of which the said dispute arose.

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Aug 27, 1948

Humanitarian understanding, exalted vision, and inspired judgment characterized the long career of Charles Evans Hughes.

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Aug 19, 1948

The National Board shall be in all respects independent of the Director of Selective Service

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Aug 19, 1948

This order shall become effective as of midnight, September 30, 1948.

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Aug 19, 1948

Each registrant between the ages of 19 and 26 will be considered as available for military service until his status in a deferred or exempt classification is clearly established to the satisfaction of the local board.

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Aug 16, 1948

WHEREAS in my opinion such disputes threaten to result in strikes or lockouts affecting a substantial part of the maritime industry, an industry engaged in trade, commerce, transportation, transmission or communication among the several…

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Aug 13, 1948

I invite the state and local governments, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, the National Fire Waste Council, the American National Red Cross, business and labor organizations, churches and schools, civic groups, and agencies of…

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Aug 13, 1948

I earnestly request that, as a Nation and as individual citizens, we dedicate ourselves during that week to waging a year-round campaign against the menace of fire.

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Aug 4, 1948

Using this as a 'red herring' to keep from doing what they ought to do.

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