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.
Oct 27, 1952
We are going to get the Seaway, one way or another, and we are going to make a seaport out of Duluth-which will be one of the greatest things for this part of the world.
Oct 27, 1952
If any farmer votes the Republican ticket this year, as I said in 1948, he ought to have his head examined.
Oct 27, 1952
Minnesota is going to be among those States voting to make Adlai Stevenson the next President of this great country.
Oct 27, 1952
Minnesota gave the Democratic ticket the thing that counts--11 votes in the electoral college--and I needed them in 1948.
Oct 27, 1952
The secret of the Democratic Party--the thing that distinguishes the Democratic Party--is that it has a deep feeling for the common people of this country.
Oct 27, 1952
I vetoed a most vicious bill that would have given all your rights away.
Oct 27, 1952
In 20 years the Democratic Party has learned how to use the powers of government to keep this chain reaction going.
Oct 26, 1952
Just this spring a majority of Republican Congressmen voted against the bill that would increase social security benefits, and against firm price supports at 90 percent of parity.
Oct 26, 1952
Our national ticket is about the best the Democratic Party ever offered to the voters-Adlai Stevenson for President and John Sparkman for Vice President.
Oct 23, 1952
I urge all our citizens to devote themselves anew on that day to the task of promoting a permanent peace among all the people of the earth.
Oct 23, 1952
I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the Nation to observe Tuesday, November 11, 1952, by commemorating the heroic sacrifices made by our fellow countrymen across the seas.
Oct 21, 1952
Then you'll have a chance to see for yourselves that he is the best new leader to emerge in this country since another Governor went to Washington in 1932--Franklin Roosevelt.
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