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.
Dec 10, 1947
No successor has been chosen. I will announce it as soon as he is chosen.
Dec 10, 1947
I think, if you will read the message which I sent to Congress, it explains fully and carefully exactly what I meant, and I have no further comment to make on the subject.
Dec 10, 1947
It is going to be rather extensive, but I can't give you the details until it is ready.
Dec 10, 1947
Whatever is necessary to do to make the cost of living come down, that will be included.
Dec 10, 1947
There will be no relaxation of the antitrust laws as long as I am President--if I can help it.
Dec 10, 1947
No. The antitrust laws will be enforced to the limit, as long as I am President.
Dec 10, 1947
No. This is inside the Government. This has nothing to do with the reorganization of the departments.
Dec 9, 1947
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1947, as Bill of Rights Day;
Dec 9, 1947
I urge the people of the Nation to reexamine and to reflect upon the provisions of our Constitution which secure our freedom under law -
Dec 9, 1947
Since to comprehend and value our liberties is the first condition of remaining free,
Dec 8, 1947
The period for the establishment of an adequate shipping service for Canton Island is further extended to January 1, 1953.
Dec 5, 1947
For conservation of the human spirit, we need places such as Everglades National Park where we may be more keenly aware of our Creator's infinitely varied, infinitely beautiful, and infinitely bountiful handiwork.
Dec 5, 1947
To maintain our natural wealth we must engage in full and complete conservation of all our resources.
Dec 5, 1947
We have assembled to dedicate to the use of all the people for all time, the Everglades National Park.
Dec 5, 1947
The battle for conservation cannot be limited to the winning of new conquests.
Dec 5, 1947
The establishment of this park is an object lesson and an example to the entire Nation that sound conservation depends upon the joint endeavors of the people and their several governments.
Dec 5, 1947
These are the people's parks, owned by young and old, by those in the cities and those on the farms.
Dec 4, 1947
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid act of July 17, 1946, do find and proclaim that with respect to trade-marks of nationals of…
Dec 4, 1947
Executive Order No. 9701 of March 4, 1946, entitled 'Providing for the Reservation of Rights to Fissionable Materials in Lands Owned by the United States', is hereby revoked;
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