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.
Apr 30, 1947
The accomplishment of this objective is one of the most important tasks with which we are confronted.
Apr 30, 1947
The provisions of this Plan are designed to maintain organizational arrangements worked out under authority of Title I of the First War Powers Act.
Apr 30, 1947
His eagerness to enhance the bonds of friendship between Mexico and the United States and his strong backing of the progressive and liberal foreign policy of his government have established a shining pattern of the spirit which is making…
Apr 30, 1947
A fact that most of us overlooked, however, was that at the very same time many more persons were dying in traffic accidents on city streets and rural highways.
Apr 30, 1947
The editors and publishers can perform no higher service than to guide their readers, those who walk as well as those who ride, to a complete understanding of the cost of traffic accidents in lives and injuries, and show them how simple it…
Apr 30, 1947
The Fair Labor Standards Bill was drafted on the assumption that the Wage and Hour Division would be made an independent establishment.
Apr 30, 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 Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby approve and proclaim the foregoing…
Apr 30, 1947
Since V-J Day this same authority has been used extensively in demobilizing war agencies and reconverting the governmental structure to peacetime needs.
Apr 27, 1947
Executive Order No. 9 of January 17, 1873, as amended, prohibiting with certain exceptions Federal officers and employees from holding state, territorial, county, municipal, or other local offices, is hereby further amended so as to permit…
Apr 24, 1947
WHEREAS the Republic of China has requested the United States to transfer to it certain specified naval vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and to furnish it certain technical advice and assistance in connection with the organization…
Apr 24, 1947
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said act of July 16, 1946, and as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Apr 24, 1947
WHEREAS such vessels and craft are in excess of the naval needs of the United States;
Apr 24, 1947
WHEREAS it appears that the transfer of such vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and the furnishing of such advice and assistance to the Republic of China would be in accordance with the conditions and limitations of the said act of…
Apr 23, 1947
The Republican leaders or anyone else has a perfect right to come up and discuss any subject they choose with me.
Apr 23, 1947
The inclusion in the veto message, prepared in the Department, of language stating that 'this type of legislation is novel' is incorrect.
Apr 23, 1947
The proper thing, I imagine, is to pass the resolution without the objectionable sections in it.
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