Feb 28, 1946
No, the war is not over for the Red Cross--nor is it over for our men who lie sick and wounded in Army and Navy hospitals here at home.
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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Feb 28, 1946
It is the most important meeting I think we have held in the White House since I have been the President.
Feb 28, 1946
The American Red Cross is so close to the hearts of us all that I need not even repeat it.
Feb 28, 1946
As you can see from the attached memorandum, the United States Government is now extending financial assistance to foreign governments through a large number of Programs, administered by different departments and agencies, and with…
Feb 28, 1946
The statement which is now submitted to you is an outgrowth of these activities of the Council and represents our present views.
Feb 28, 1946
I fully endorse the recommendations of the National Advisory Council.
Feb 28, 1946
On such a basis, we can make decisions in a rational way, strike the best bargains with foreign countries, and save money for the taxpayer.
Feb 28, 1946
In order for the Council to carry out the functions assigned to it, it seems to me necessary that the Council should have a picture of the over-all program of financial transactions which it is proposed to carry out in the next period.
Feb 28, 1946
Furthermore, I wish to emphasize that in my judgment the successful execution of this policy, including the implementation of the financial Agreement with the United Kingdom, which I transmitted to the Congress on January 30, 1946, is of…
Feb 28, 1946
I sincerely believe that with your advice and your help we will be able to work this program out, so that the people who are now on the verge of starvation may live through the next year.
Feb 28, 1946
I urge you, my fellow Americans, to support this noble cause to the utmost of your ability.
Feb 28, 1946
Red Cross service to our war veterans is one of the organization's greatest contributions of today.
Feb 26, 1946
Our national self-respect and our duties as human beings demands that we do all possible to stop the spread of famine.
Feb 25, 1946
Things seem to be going fairly well, now that a spirit of pessimism prevails in all the departments
Feb 25, 1946
And I also want to say to you that the Army is doing a right good job
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