Oct 23, 1951
I hope the time will not be far distant when the leaders of the Soviet Union and their satellites will come to see that it is utterly foolish to oppose the united will of all the other peoples of the world for peace and justice.
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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Oct 23, 1951
You are highly welcome to this country, and as I said, I hope you will go back feeling kindly towards us.
Oct 23, 1951
I am glad to take part in laying the cornerstone of this District of Columbia chapter house of the American Red Cross.
Oct 23, 1951
One of the best things we can do is to give blood through the Red Cross for the use of our soldiers.
Oct 23, 1951
It is most appropriate, therefore, that the District of Columbia chapter of the Red Cross should have a beautiful modern building like the one which is being erected on this site.
Oct 22, 1951
I congratulate the Air Force, and I congratulate you on the success you have had in getting a jet across the Atlantic for the first time without a stop-- something very fine for the welfare of the country and the world, I think.
Oct 22, 1951
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to make this presentation this morning to Colonel Schilling.
Oct 21, 1951
They know we have no ulterior motives, and what we do with them and what we want is just what you are doing: a distribution of goods and services on the basis that will be right for everybody.
Oct 18, 1951
I do proclaim that the said proclamation of June 2, 1951 is hereby terminated in part.
Oct 18, 1951
I cannot guarantee that you will continue to be in retirement, as I have already robbed you of your time three or four times
Oct 18, 1951
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes.
Oct 17, 1951
Well, that is the judgment of every candidate, and I wouldn't try to inform any other candidates when or how they ought to announce.
Oct 17, 1951
Although I am impelled for the foregoing reasons to withhold my approval from S. 1864, I would be glad to approve legislation which would limit eligibility to veterans of World War II and to each person who, after June 27, 1950 and until…
Oct 17, 1951
I hope you will go home with a pleasant and friendly feeling toward the United States of America.
Oct 17, 1951
I am not confident of anything that the Congress will do. I hope they will pass a tax bill.
Oct 17, 1951
No matter what is being said about Mr. Boyle, it is his health that caused him to quit.
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