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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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Jun 7, 1948

Economic growth and sound pricing ensure everyone's prosperity.

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Jun 7, 1948

It seems to me that it has run pretty well for the last 3 years.

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Jun 5, 1948

It certainly is wonderful to be welcomed this way in this wonderful town of Sidney.

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Jun 5, 1948

I understand it came out of the first beet sugar mill in the United States.

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Jun 5, 1948

I want to say to you that I am not in the habit of making speeches of any sort on the Sabbath, but I couldn't help but say to you that I appreciate most highly the cordial reception which you have given me and my family here today.

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Jun 5, 1948

Again, I hope that when I come here I can talk to you straight from the shoulder on certain things that confront this country.

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Jun 5, 1948

Thank you again most sincerely for this fine welcome you have given me, and I will now introduce to you Mrs. Truman and my daughter Margaret.

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Jun 5, 1948

I appreciate most highly your cordiality and your welcome to this town.

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Jun 5, 1948

I appreciate this peace pipe and plaque from the Sioux Indians of Nebraska, and what it says on there, 'Peace to All. The Sioux Indians of Nebraska.'

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Jun 5, 1948

General Miltonberger said to the young man, 'That was worse in this war than it was in the last.'

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Jun 5, 1948

I certainly am happy to see this enthusiastic crowd, and with your permission I would like to introduce my family to you.

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Jun 5, 1948

I never get tired looking at the scenery, and meeting the people.

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Jun 4, 1948

For example, we need to press forward with our research program to develop new uses for farm products.

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Jun 4, 1948

Look forward to the future as the greatest that the world has ever faced.

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Jun 4, 1948

Here in Nebraska a few weeks ago there was a primary election.

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Jun 4, 1948

I am very happy to be back again tonight with the men of the 35th Division--one of the greatest fighting outfits this country ever had!

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Jun 4, 1948

We can't let that happen again, and if I have anything to do with it, it won't happen again!

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Jun 4, 1948

If we make this peace what these young men who died believed it would be, they will not have died in vain.

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Jun 4, 1948

This time, we must make sure that the tragic events that followed the First World War are not repeated.

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