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 17, 1951
The question of policy arising from this legislation should certainly be determined on a more solid basis than the theory that the proposed benefit is a desirable convenience.
Oct 17, 1951
Well, I can't make a whistle-stop tour until I make the announcement of what I am going to do.
Oct 16, 1951
I hope maybe the time will come when that will be true, and then our troubles will be over.
Oct 16, 1951
When people understand each other, they don't want to shoot each other.
Oct 15, 1951
And all I want you to do is get the facts, and don't believe what you see in certain magazines and papers.
Oct 15, 1951
I send to Your Excellency my condolences and deep personal sympathy on the tragic death of His Excellency Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Oct 14, 1951
There is no intention of running out on the obligation we undertook to support the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Oct 14, 1951
I shall entrust it to the Secret Service to be sure that I get it home with me.
Oct 14, 1951
I hope that the growing strength of the free world will convince the leaders of the Soviet Union that it is to their best interest to lay aside their aggressive plans.
Oct 12, 1951
That would be a tragic reversal of the fine, progressive action taken by the 81st Congress when it passed this law.
Oct 12, 1951
The Commission is going to do all it can out of its present appropriation.
Oct 10, 1951
I also extend the welcome of this Government to the Congress and to the scientists attending its proceedings, and I request that all Federal departments and agencies assist and cooperate with the World Metallurgical Congress as occasion…
Oct 10, 1951
Well, sir, that has been a question ever since Adam and Eve, and I guess it always will be.
Oct 10, 1951
I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby extend recognition to the World Metallurgical Congress and commend the American Society for Metals for initiating and sponsoring this meeting.
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