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.
Sep 9, 1946
By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 7 of the act of August 2 1946, Public Law 600-79th Congress, I hereby prescribe the following regulations governing the expenses of travel of new appointees, expenses of…
Sep 9, 1946
This order shall be effective as of August 2, 1946, and shall be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER.
Sep 8, 1946
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the power vested in me by the act of February 2, 1922, c. 46, 42 Stat. 362, as amended by the act of May 24, 1935, c. 140, 49 Stat. 288…
Sep 5, 1946
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, on the occasion of the sesquicentennial of President Washington's Farewell Address, do hereby call upon the officials of the Government to display the flag of…
Sep 5, 1946
I invite the people of the United States, on or near that date, to observe the event with appropriate ceremonies in schools, colleges, and civic organizations
Sep 5, 1946
We should keep fresh in our memory his call to national unity and responsible citizenship
Sep 4, 1946
There is no emergency facing us now that necessitates an extra session of Congress.
Sep 4, 1946
I am not even considering an extra session of Congress--if that's a definite answer enough.
Sep 4, 1946
That matter has been discussed, and it is still in the hands of the Secretary of Labor.
Sep 4, 1946
All I was trying to do was get a hundred thousand Jews into Palestine.
Sep 4, 1946
I have no announcements to make this morning, so I suppose it will be a question-and-answer program.
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