Harry Truman

I am appreciative of the privilege that General Smith has offered me, to come over here and make a few remarks to this organization.

You can't run the Government without it.

The weapons of destruction have become so powerful and so terrible that we can't even think of another all-out war.

Say in about 6 months.

He is just talking on his suspicions. That is the usual thing in a turnover.

It's a little too soon to tell you that.

I hope I will always deserve it.

The rapid progress and growth of aviation has resulted as a combination of the efforts of government and industry; its impact on our economic, social, and cultural life has been profound.

The Secretary of the Navy shall award the Purple Heart, in the name of the President of the United States, to any person who while serving in any capacity with the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States has been, or may…

This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons Serving with the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States.'

The administration of that portion of the trust territory which includes the islands of Tinian and Saipan is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of the Navy.

The executive departments and agencies of the Government are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Departments of the Navy and Interior in the effectuation of the provisions of this order.

We are grateful for the privileges and rights inherent in our way of life, and in particular for the basic freedoms, which our citizens can enjoy without fear.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, conforming to our hallowed custom, and in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved on December 26, 1941, do hereby call upon all our people to…

We are moved by the inspiring autumnal beauty of our land, which uplifts the hearts of men.

The head of each agency shall designate, or provide for the designation of the officers or employees whose duty is shall be to withhold taxes, file required returns, and direct the payment of such taxes with held, in accordance with the…

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of the Treasury authority to prescribe such rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith as may be necessary further to effectuate the provisions of the act of July 17, 1952, or of this order.

The rules and regulations applicable to the military establishment shall continue in full force and effect at all times and under all conditions upon all lands hereby added tin the Fort Missoula District of the Lolo National Forest except…

Warning is hereby expressly given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy, deface, or remove any feature of this Memorial or to settle upon any of the lands thereof as hereby established.

Provided, that such lands shall remain subject to the unhampered use of the Department of the Army for purposes of national defense.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 1 of the said act of August 18, 1941, as amended, do proclaim and declare that, subject to all…

The lands hereby reserved as an addition to the Fort Missoula District of the Lolo National Forest shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture under such rules and regulations and in accordance with such general plans as may be…

I want to thank the Vice President not only for what he has said tonight, but also for all that he has done for me and for his country.

This is a most important election.

We have brought this country the greatest prosperity and the highest standard of living in history.