May 22, 1945
They were not. I have the resignation of every member of the Government who can resign since I have been President!
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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May 22, 1945
The cancellation of lend-lease began as soon as the war ceased. It was not a cancellation, it was a readjustment because of the new conditions as they came about due to the collapse of Germany.
May 21, 1945
I hereby create a board of three members, to be subsequently appointed by me, to investigate the said dispute.
May 20, 1945
It is with gratitude and pride that as President of the United States, and in the name of the Congress, I have presented this Medal of Honor to Technical Sergeant Jake W. Lindsey.
May 20, 1945
This Medal, to repeat, is given for gallantry at the risk of life beyond the call to duty.
May 20, 1945
It so happens that Technical Sergeant Jake W. Lindsey of Lucedale, Mississippi, is the one hundredth Infantryman to receive the Medal of Honor in this war for bravery above and beyond the call to duty.
May 18, 1945
The Secretary of War 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 of the Cocker Machine and Foundry Company, located…
May 18, 1945
Possessions, control and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order, shall be terminated by the Secretary of War within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant, facility, or…
May 15, 1945
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, and by virtue of and under the authority in me vested by section 10 of the…
May 14, 1945
General Eisenhower has advised me that he has issued no policy or order dealing with the importation of publications into Germany.
May 14, 1945
And every man in this country is a partner in the Government of the United States.
May 14, 1945
On that repeal, I will read you a statement of President Roosevelt's as to why it is necessary, if you like.
May 14, 1945
We are not going to lose the peace by giving license to racialist Pan-Germans, Nazis and militarists, so that they can misuse democratic rights in order to attack Democracy as Hitler did.
May 14, 1945
Well, it won't be in the very distant future. It won't be immediately.
May 14, 1945
The Veterans Administration will be modernized; let's put it that way.
May 14, 1945
No, I am not planning any immediate shakeup in the Veterans Administration.
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