Sep 9, 1951
I have never had the honor or the privilege of being a member of your organization, but I know what you stand for, I know what you can do for the communities where you have lodges, and I know that you are always helpful to those…
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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Sep 9, 1951
I am sure, therefore, that none of the countries which are members of the Fund will use the present difficulties to justify restrictions on trade and exchange which are not actually needed to further the program of mutual defense.
Sep 9, 1951
They were started even before the end of World War II, and in fact before the United Nations was organized in San Francisco.
Sep 9, 1951
You know, there are a great many countries where it is not possible for organizations such as yours to grow and prosper.
Sep 9, 1951
When an international organization of this sort can meet in the various countries where it is represented, it creates better understanding and better feeling between the peoples of those countries.
Sep 9, 1951
It is just as necessary and just as important to have a firm economic foundation on which the structure of peace can rest.
Sep 5, 1951
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, Executive Order No. 8034 of January 14, 1939, is hereby revoked and the Federal Real Estate Board established thereby is hereby abolished.
Sep 5, 1951
No member of the said board shall be pecuniary or otherwise interested in any organization of employees or any carrier.
Sep 3, 1951
The treaty now before us offers more than talk of peace; it offers action for peace.
Sep 3, 1951
The signing of a peace treaty is but one part of the process of making peace.
Sep 3, 1951
Our people demand of us that we take every possible measure to reach that goal.
Sep 3, 1951
It is terrible to think of what would happen if we should have another world war.
Sep 3, 1951
I therefore direct you, pursuant to the provisions of Section 208 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, to petition in the name of the United States any District Court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties to…
Sep 3, 1951
It is the job of every American--be he Democrat or Republican-to do all he can to prevent all-out war.
Sep 3, 1951
There is no other way to bring about lasting peace than this slow and patient process.
Sep 3, 1951
Today we meet here again to take another step along the road to peace.
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