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.
Sep 26, 1951
Well, now, that is his opinion, and he is entitled to his opinion, the same as I am entitled to mine.
Sep 26, 1951
That so much of the said powers, duties, and functions as consists of granting exceptions to the provisions of section 4 of Title I of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, and to any regulations issued pursuant thereto, for…
Sep 25, 1951
I hope you have an enjoyable visit, and that you will go back with information that will be helpful to you and to your country.
Sep 24, 1951
It is my hope that the practical effect of these regulations will be to make more, rather than less, information about the Government available to the people.
Sep 24, 1951
Any person navigating an aircraft within this airspace reservation in violation of the provisions of this order will be subject to the penalties prescribed in the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 (52 Stat. 973), as amended.
Sep 24, 1951
The United States Government is determined that the situation he had described be corrected in a spirit of equity and friendship.
Sep 24, 1951
The President, upon appeal or upon his own motion, shall have power to determine all claims or questions with respect to inclusion for, or exemption or deferment from training and service under this title, and the determination of the…
Sep 24, 1951
I have today signed an Executive Order prescribing minimum standards for the classification, transmission and handling of official information relating to the security of the Nation.
Sep 24, 1951
By virtue of an pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 4 of the Air Commerce Act of 1926 (44 Stat. 570), the airspace above the following-described portion of the United States is hereby reserved and set apart for national…
Sep 24, 1951
I wish to urge upon every Department and agency head conscientious adherence to the spirit and letter of these regulations in the interest of safeguarding the national security on the one hand, and the protection of the public's right to…
Sep 24, 1951
The United States, as in the past, will continue to assist Italy and the other Allies in achieving economic and social stability and in increasing their capacity for defense.
Sep 24, 1951
These regulations are to be used exclusively to safeguard the security of the Nation and are not to be used, under any circumstances, for any other purpose.
Sep 24, 1951
The United States fully recognizes the urgency of reaching international agreements which will help alleviate distress in over-populated countries such as Italy and contribute to the development of other areas.
Sep 23, 1951
There are a great many things of importance about which we want to talk.
Sep 23, 1951
All citizens of the United States who may have knowledge of or access to classified security information are requested to observe the standards established in such regulations with respect to such information and to join with the Federal…
Sep 23, 1951
It is a very great pleasure to welcome you to the United States of America.
Sep 22, 1951
I am therefore making Mr. Wallace's letter available to you for use in such ways as you deem appropriate.
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