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.
Jun 6, 1945
Stuart Symington will be Chairman when Senator Gillette's expiration time expires.
Jun 6, 1945
The Veterans Administration will be modernized, and that should be done as soon as possible.
Jun 6, 1945
The American armies must be moved from the victorious battlefields of Europe to meet and wipe out the tyranny of the East.
Jun 6, 1945
At the same time express my confidence in them for the greater effort that lies ahead.
Jun 6, 1945
I want to impress it on our citizens that their best contribution in this case will be to stay at home.
Jun 6, 1945
H. A. Millis, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, has resigned.
Jun 6, 1945
He is in the Navy now, but the Navy will let him out, if he gets confirmed.
Jun 6, 1945
Stuart Symington of St. Louis will be appointed to succeed Senator Gillette when Senator Gillette's expiration date expires July 15th.
Jun 6, 1945
I want to announce the resignation of Brigadier General Frank T. Hines as Veterans Administrator, and of the other job he has, and the--General Omar Bradley will be appointed in his place.
Jun 6, 1945
I have always had, and shall continue to have, complete confidence in you, and in your handling of public matters.
Jun 6, 1945
My views are that the Members of the House and the Senate are grossly underpaid.
Jun 6, 1945
Justice Black and I have been friends ever since I went to the Senate.
Jun 6, 1945
This is one of the most barbarous of all the crimes on the Nazi calendar.
Jun 6, 1945
This Government is rich enough to pay its employees an adequate salary, and they ought to do it.
Jun 4, 1945
Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Petroleum Administrator within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant…
Jun 4, 1945
The Petroleum Administrator is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein
Jun 4, 1945
The Petroleum Administrator is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities at the Cabin Creek Oil Field of the Pure Oil…
Jun 4, 1945
All Federal agencies, including, but not limited to, the War Manpower Commission, the National Selective Service System, and the Department of Justice, are directed to cooperate with the Petroleum Administrator to the fullest extent…
Jun 4, 1945
The Petroleum Administrator shall operate the said plants and facilities pursuant to the provisions of the War Labor Disputes Act, and during his operation of the plants and facilities shall observe the terms and conditions of the…
Jun 3, 1945
The appropriation estimate herein submitted provides for its full use to bring the conflict with Japan to a quick and decisive end.
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