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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 18, 1946

I hereby designate such organizations as public international organizations entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the said International Organizations Immunities Act: The Food and Agriculture…

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Feb 18, 1946

With respect to the designation of such other international organizations as may be entitled to the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the said Act, the Department of State is hereby designated as the agency to receive…

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Feb 18, 1946

The Secretary of State shall require such information as he may deem necessary from the international organizations making such applications, and shall submit recommendations to the President as to whether the applicant organizations…

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Feb 13, 1946

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, and President of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate the month of March 1946 as Red Cross Month, and urge every citizen of this country to…

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Feb 7, 1946

Executive Order No. 9243 of September 12, 1942, providing for the transfer and release of Federal personnel, is hereby revoked:

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Feb 7, 1946

The Civil Service Commission is authorized to adopt such recommendations and regulations and to establish such procedures as may be necessary to preserve any reemployment rights which may have been acquired by any employee under the said…

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Feb 6, 1946

I don't think there will be any short liquidation of livestock.

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Feb 6, 1946

I hope to be able to make a complete statement on that in a day or two.

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Feb 6, 1946

It's un-American, I think, to have the idea to let people starve.

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