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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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Sep 19, 1946

Our foreign policy as established by the Congress, the President, and the Secretary of State, remains in full force and effect without change.

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Sep 19, 1946

Our responsibility for obtaining a just and lasting peace extends not only to the people of this country but to the nations of the world.

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Sep 19, 1946

As I have frequently said, I have complete confidence in Mr. Byrnes and his delegation now representing this country at the Paris Peace Conference.

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Sep 18, 1946

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and in order to provide for the fullest development and coordination of the aviation policies and activities of the Federal agencies, and in the interest of the…

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Sep 17, 1946

Authorizing the Appointment of Robert J. Barrett to a Position as Captain in the Metropolitan Police

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Sep 12, 1946

It took us about 80 years to get a good start and to make it operate, and we are still trying to make it operate efficiently.

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Sep 12, 1946

It is working now almost full blast, in cooperation with the Federal Budget Director, and is beginning to make some of its surveys.

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Sep 12, 1946

The Council is intended to keep us abreast of trends nationally and internationally.

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Sep 12, 1946

We have Government principally to act as, say, an umpire, to see that everybody gets a square deal.

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Sep 12, 1946

That is the ideal situation sought by the Constitution of the United States, which in my opinion is the greatest document the Government has ever written.

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Sep 12, 1946

I think we are gradually approaching a situation where we shall have peace in the world, with the United Nations Organization operating on the basis of a constitution for the whole world.

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Sep 11, 1946

I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week of October 6-12, 1946, as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.

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Sep 11, 1946

I think that the truck situation has practically settled that situation, according to the latest headlines that I saw in the afternoon paper.

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Sep 11, 1946

I am no expert, but if the percentages are to be considered, the trend is toward the Democrats.

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Sep 11, 1946

Well now, Merriman, let Mr. Steelman's statement speak for itself.

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Sep 11, 1946

West Executive Avenue will be opened, as soon as it is convenient.

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Sep 11, 1946

Miss Perkins will be a member of the Civil Service Commission.

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