Jun 22, 1952
I do not believe there has ever been attempted before such a broad and farsighted appraisal of the material needs and resources of the United States in relation to the needs and resources of the whole free world.
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 19, 1952
I feel, therefore, that this ship will represent an important addition to our merchant fleet.
Jun 19, 1952
I am firmly convinced of the importance of such a fleet for reasons of national defense and our international commerce.
Jun 19, 1952
However, the clearly desirable objective of promoting an adequate merchant marine cannot be used to condone the allowance of excessive subsidies to individual ship operators.
Jun 18, 1952
Yes, and if you will read the message of 1948, you will find just exactly what it ought to be.
Jun 18, 1952
I hope you enjoy your visit in Washington, and that you will come back again next year.
Jun 18, 1952
That is a mistake on my part. I dictated that letter and I said Quebec. It should have been Ontario.
Jun 18, 1952
I have made that statement to the Prime Minister of Canada when he came to see me on the subject. Of course we will support him in building the seaway.
Jun 18, 1952
I think you young people, as I told you last year, are making a very great contribution to the welfare of--and the citizenship of--this great Republic of ours.
Jun 18, 1952
The action of the President of the United States was the correct one.
Jun 18, 1952
No, I do not, unless he wants to put the country further in the hole than it is.
Jun 18, 1952
No, sir, I do not. If they could have been reduced that much, I would have reduced them.
Jun 18, 1952
The note of urgency has been on all the time. That's the reason we call this an emergency.
Jun 18, 1952
Every industry in the United States will be affected by the steel strike if it continues.
Jun 18, 1952
They can't tell me what to do. Taft-Hartley is a permissive piece of legislation to be used in peacetime.
Jun 18, 1952
No, they can't tell the Executive what to do. They pass laws, and if I approve them I try to carry them out. I didn't approve that one, by the way.
Jun 18, 1952
I am very fond of General Eisenhower, and he is entitled to his political views. It's all right with me. This is a free country.
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