May 15, 1946
The necessity for confirming Executive Order No. 9610 arises from the fact that certain of the corporations have program commitments, for which funds have been made available, extending into fiscal year 1949.
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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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May 15, 1946
This consolidation will establish in the Marine Corps an integrated supply organization which parallels that of the Navy Department's Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
May 15, 1946
The proposed transfer will permit efficient administration by ending divided responsibility.
May 15, 1946
It is contemplated that after July 4, 1946, the conduct of relations with the Republic of the Philippines will be carried on in the same manner as relations with other countries.
May 15, 1946
In the light of this situation, I proposed that the two sides agree to submit their differences to arbitration.
May 15, 1946
The shift will prevent needless duplication of personnel and facilities and will assure the best service to veterans.
May 15, 1946
The country is in desperate straits as a result of the recent strike of the coal miners.
May 15, 1946
But the present National Housing Agency has been handicapped in its operations by its lack of a permanent status.
May 15, 1946
I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1945.
May 13, 1946
This order shall become effective at the close of business May 15, 1946.
May 12, 1946
His courage and fighting spirit are in keeping with the finest traditions.
May 12, 1946
The Secretary of War is authorized and directed, within thirty days from the date hereof, to reassign to such agencies and officers of the War Department as he may deem appropriate the functions, duties, and powers heretofore assigned to…
May 7, 1946
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 4 of the Air Commerce Act, approved May 20, 1926 (44 Stat. 570; 49 U.S.C. 174), and by section 44 of the Criminal Code, as amended (18 U.S.C. 96), the following-designated naval air-space…
May 7, 1946
Safety is fundamentally a private and personal responsibility which each of us must recognize and accept.
May 7, 1946
I appeal also to every driver and pedestrian for cooperation in making our streets and highways safer.
May 7, 1946
We announced on December 10, 1945 plans to terminate two of the combined supply boards but stated that the food shortages continued to be such that the Combined Food Board could not then be dissolved.
May 7, 1946
It is perfectly absurd that a man or a woman, or a child, can go to a place and buy an automobile and get behind the wheel--whether he has ever been there before makes no difference, or he is insane, or he is a 'nut,' or a moron doesn't…
May 7, 1946
It is essential that the Combined Food Board should continue its operations in order to promote the best possible utilization of world food supplies.
May 7, 1946
The Nation cannot afford and will not tolerate this tragic waste of human resources.
May 7, 1946
The question of whether it will be necessary to continue the Board beyond the end of this year will be reviewed after the food outlook for 1947 becomes clearer.
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