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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.
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States particularly the Foreign Air Act of 1947, and as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered, in the interest of the internal management…
This order supersedes all prior Executive orders to the extent that they are in conflict with this order.
This order shall become effective at the close of business on December 31, 1947.
The great heart of the American people has been moved to compassion by the needs of those in other lands who are cold and hungry.
The Chairman of the Committee shall be designated annually by the President.
For many of our brethren in Europe and Asia this too will be a homeless Christmas.
Federal agencies, to the extent permitted by law, are requested to furnish the Committee assistance and such information relating to their affairs as it may require.
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and statutes, and as Commander in Chief, and in order to further the most effective administration of Federal scientific research and development…
Now, Therefore, be it known that I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority conferred by the said section 350.
The reports and recommendations of the Committee shall be submitted to the several departments and agencies or to the President as may be appropriate.
I do hereby grant a full pardon to those persons convicted of violating the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 as amended whose names are included in the list of names attached hereto and hereby made a part of this proclamation.
I know that the Italian Government and people are dedicated to the preservation and protection of the freedoms which they have regained.
I am grateful for your message on the occasion of the departure from Italy of Allied troops.
I am confident that I speak for the American people when I say that we are heartened by the knowledge that Italy stands with the other freedom loving nations of the world in the defense of liberty and democracy everywhere.
I have made up my mind, and I am going to suggest in the reorganization plan after the first of the year, that both be transferred to the Department of Labor.
THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Fourth Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER WILLIAM NIMITZ, UNITED STATES NAVY
The police state methods are only when they are carried out by a dictator.
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