May 18, 1947
This goal can be reached only through a national medical insurance program, under which all people who are covered by an insurance fund are entitled to necessary medical, hospital and related services.
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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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May 15, 1947
I believe that the existing farm price situation presents a serious problem which should be given careful consideration by institutional lenders and others concerned.
May 15, 1947
It is not possible to make a re-evaluation of these figures until it is known what sums Congress will appropriate for the agency.
May 15, 1947
I may add that at this time it is not anticipated that it will be necessary or desirable to place restrictions on the expenditure of funds available for fiscal year 1948.
May 15, 1947
By virtue of the authority vested in me by sections 1 of the act of March 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1212, it is hereby ordered as follows:
May 15, 1947
From this conference I hope there will develop a specific program of methods for discouraging further inflation in farm real estate prices and unwise expansion of farm debts.
May 15, 1947
I am deeply concerned about the recent rise in farm real estate prices.
May 14, 1947
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 12 of the Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 (56 Stat. 364), as amended by section 203 of the act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 859), and in the interest of the internal management of the…
May 14, 1947
The Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of the Navy are authorized to provide appropriate assistance to the member herein designated in the performance of his duties and may assign or detail…
May 14, 1947
Commissioned officers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey on duty outside the continental United States or in Alaska, whether or not in a travel status, may be paid actual and necessary expenses, or per diem in lieu thereof, equal to those…
May 14, 1947
I hereby designate Charles F. Wennerstrum, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Iowa, as a member of one of the several military tribunals established by the Military Governor for the United States Zone of Occupation within…
May 13, 1947
I believe that, in the interest of the economic stability of our Nation, it is essential to clarify this matter by statute.
May 13, 1947
It is not the purpose of the Act to permit violation of our fundamental wage and hour standards, or to allow a lowering of these standards.
May 13, 1947
I am convinced that immediate amendment of the Act to provide a minimum of at least 65 cents an hour is necessary.
May 13, 1947
I trust that with the passage of the Portal-to-Portal Act, relieving the business community of a heavy burden of doubt, the Congress will now turn to a re-examination of minimum wage standards.
May 13, 1947
If those effects prove to be detrimental to the maintenance of fair labor standards for our workers, I shall request the Congress to take prompt remedial action.
May 13, 1947
The Portal-to-Portal Act should end this uncertainty with respect to claims of still undetermined magnitude.
May 12, 1947
When that bill comes to me, I will tell you exactly what I think about it.
May 12, 1947
If the Potsdam agreement could be carried out, the situation would be very--[inaudible words]--situation in Japan has been handled because we had control of it.
May 12, 1947
May I express to you, Mr. President, my best wishes for your personal well-being and happiness.
May 12, 1947
It is absolutely essential that that $257 billion be whittled down as far as we possibly can, so that there won't be any fluctuation in the price of the bonds and we can keep double the interest on those bonds.
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