Jul 10, 1946
The Cabinet committees of Great Britain and the United States are now meeting on the implementation of the report of the Commission, and I have no comment to make at the present time.
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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Jul 10, 1946
No. Somebody may have recommended him, and I haven't--the letter may not yet have reached me.
Jul 10, 1946
He will be home very shortly, and will immediately make a statement on the Paris conference, and I would prefer that he make the comments, because he was there.
Jul 9, 1946
From this date and for thirty days after the board has made its report to the President, no change, except by agreement, shall be made by the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Company or its employees in the conditions out of which the…
Jul 9, 1946
I hereby create a board of three members, to be appointed by me, to investigate the dispute.
Jul 9, 1946
This order shall become effective at the close of business on July 13, 1946.
Jul 7, 1946
I should like also to point out that any assistance which this Government may request of any part of the film industry must not be interpreted as interfering in any way with complete freedom of expression and complete freedom of the screen.
Jul 7, 1946
I want the film industry to know that freedom of the screen is an important attribute of our democratic system and must be firmly protected.
May 22, 1946
By virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, particularly by Title III of the Second War Powers Act, 1942, as amended, as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the…
May 21, 1946
You are also authorized to confirm to Lie and to other delegations that the Federal Government will give all appropriate assistance to the United Nations in connection with arrangements for temporary headquarters.
May 21, 1946
I am very glad to authorize you to inform the Secretary General that the United States Government will firmly support him in his effort to carry out the General Assembly's decision to establish the temporary headquarters of the United…
May 17, 1946
It will clearly indicate to the Filipinos that it is the purpose of the United States Government to do justice to their veterans.
May 17, 1946
The Engineers and Trainmen have agreed to postpone the strike date from 4 o'clock, May 18, to 4 o'clock, May 23.
May 17, 1946
There can be no question but that the Philippine veteran is entitled to benefits bearing a reasonable relation to those received by the America veteran, with whom he fought side by side.
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