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.
Jan 3, 1952
As provided by section 10 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, from this date and for thirty days after the board has made its report to the President, no change, except by agreement shall be made by the Northwest Airlines, Inc., or its…
Jan 2, 1952
There shall be an Executive Director of the Commission, who shall be appointed by the chairman of the Commission after consultation with the other members of the Commission and without regard to the civil service laws.
Jan 2, 1952
The Commission shall report to the President, in writing and within one year from the date of this order, the results of its studies and its recommendations under section 2 hereof, including any recommendations with respect to necessary…
Jan 2, 1952
The Commission shall study the land and water resources of the Missouri River Basin and such other related matters as the Commission may deem appropriate.
Jan 2, 1952
All departments and other agencies of the Executive branch of the Government having functions related to the responsibilities of the Commission are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Commission in its work and to furnish the…
Jan 2, 1952
There is hereby established the Missouri Basin Survey Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission.
Dec 31, 1951
Now, I want to say something very important to you about this issue of morality in government. I stand for honest government…
Dec 28, 1951
All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Commission in its work and to furnish the Commission such information and assistance, not inconsistent with law.
Dec 28, 1951
It is hereby ordered that any income, excess-profits, declared value excess-profits, capital stock, estate, or gift tax return for any period to and including 1950 shall be open to inspection by the Senate Committee on Armed Services or…
Dec 28, 1951
The expenditures of the Commission shall be paid out of an allotment made by the President from the appropriation entitled 'Emergency Fund for the President, National Defense'.
Dec 23, 1951
Tonight we think of the birth of a Little Child in the City of David nineteen and a half centuries ago.
Dec 23, 1951
Our hearts are saddened on this Christmas Eve by the suffering and the sacrifice of our brave men and women in Korea.
Dec 23, 1951
In Korea the free nations are proving, by deeds, that man is free and must remain free, that aggression must end, that nations must obey the law.
Dec 23, 1951
The world is still in danger tonight, but a great change has come about.
Dec 21, 1951
In these perilous times, the parties to disputes in the steel industry owe it to the American people to cooperate with their government in maintaining normal work and production schedules while this matter is before the Board.
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