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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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Feb 25, 1946

It was an administrative matter which interested only the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the President

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Feb 25, 1946

The major purpose of the two governments in regard to civil air transport has now been set forth in writing

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Feb 24, 1946

But neither the dictates of justice nor that love of our fellowman which we are bidden to practice will be satisfied until the needs of these sufferers are met.

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Feb 20, 1946

Well, let's wait and see what it brings, and I will answer your question.

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Feb 20, 1946

I believe in infinite taking of pains in anything you try to do.

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Feb 20, 1946

That is my policy. And when I get behind a man, I usually stay behind him.

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Feb 20, 1946

I haven't read Mr. Macmillan's speech, so I have no comment to make on it.

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Feb 20, 1946

All functions, authority, records, property, personnel, and funds of the Office of the Stabilization Administrator designated pursuant to Executive Order No. 9620 are transferred to the Office of Economic Stabilization, including the…

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Feb 20, 1946

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including section 2 of the act of October 2, 1942, 56 Stat. 765, and Title I of the First War Powers Act, 1941, and as President of the United States, it is hereby…

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Feb 20, 1946

The Office of Economic Stabilization, established by Executive Order No. 9250 of October 3, 1942, together with an Economic Stabilization Director at the head thereof, is hereby re-established, with the same functions, powers, and duties…

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Feb 20, 1946

The Economic Stabilization Board, established by Executive Order No. 9250, is hereby re-established on its former basis in the Office of Economic Stabilization Director as Chairman, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of…

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Feb 20, 1946

It isn't proper to release it as yet. It will be released when General Marshall's work is completed in China.

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Feb 20, 1946

They still believe that there is--a good deal depends on careful work, and trying to make you see what they intend you to see, and not leave it to your imagination.

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