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.
Mar 16, 1948
Universal training is the best means of building up a large pool of trained civilians who could be called upon in times of emergency.
Mar 16, 1948
I know that every loyal American citizen desires lasting peace based on freedom and justice for all men.
Mar 16, 1948
This threat to our liberty and to our faith must be faced by each one of us.
Mar 16, 1948
Nearly a year ago Secretary of State George Marshall suggested that the nations of Europe work out a cooperative plan to recover from the effects of war.
Mar 15, 1948
The Attorney General and the United States Maritime Commission shall act in consultation with the Secretary of State in carrying out the terms of this Executive order with all possible promptness in a manner which will effectuate the…
Mar 15, 1948
The Attorney General and the United States Maritime Commission are authorized and directed to transfer to the Government of Italy all right, title, interest, and possession of the United States, the Attorney General, or the Maritime…
Mar 15, 1948
The Liberty ships to be transferred to the Government of Italy shall be selected by the United States Maritime Commission, in consultation with the Government of Italy, such vessels to be operated by Italy for commercial use.
Mar 14, 1948
The Board shall report to the President in accordance with provisions of section 206 of the said Act on or before April 1, 1948.
Mar 14, 1948
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 206 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (Public Law 101 80th Congress), I hereby create a Board of Inquiry, consisting of such members as I shall appoint, to…
Mar 10, 1948
I hope Secretary Anderson stays in the Cabinet. He is a good Secretary of Agriculture, and has done an excellent job.
Mar 10, 1948
If he asks to see the President, of course I will be courteous to him.
Mar 10, 1948
We don't want a Communist government in China, or anywhere else, if we can help it.
Mar 10, 1948
I had thought I wouldn't have to add another liar's star to that fellow's crown, but I will have to do it.
Mar 10, 1948
It has been somewhat shaken, but I still believe that eventually we will get world peace.
Mar 10, 1948
I don't know that that was ever the policy of this Government. If it was, it's news to me.
Mar 10, 1948
Let the questioners tell me the sense in which they were using it, and then I will explain it to you.
Mar 10, 1948
There is a very great difference between the liberal element in China and the Communists.
Mar 10, 1948
In an endeavor to assist the Chiang Kai-shek government to meet the situation with which it was confronted.
Mar 10, 1948
The question was that maybe the questioners were using the word 'Communist' in an entirely different sense than the one in which I am talking about it.
Mar 10, 1948
The Chinese Communists are those people who believe in government from the top-the totalitarian state.
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