Jul 25, 1951
The dispute between the American Smelting and Refining Company and the United Steelworkers of America at Garfield, Utah, is of a character which substantially threatens the progress of national defense.
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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Jul 25, 1951
The United Nations elected to act now rather than to drift passively once more down the fatal trail of failure to oppose aggression which leads finally to total war.
Jul 25, 1951
It is essential for all of us to understand that a stable peace can be achieved only through long, hard work and sacrifice.
Jul 18, 1951
I hope that you will continue to have a pleasant time while you are here, and when you go back home you will all be successful in your own countries.
Jul 18, 1951
Our first concern must be for the people in that area, who have been subjected to untold hardship and tragic losses.
Jul 18, 1951
I have recommended to the Civil Service Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives early and favorable action on pending measures to increase such schedules by approximately 7 percent.
Jul 18, 1951
I hope that when you go back home you will carry with you an impression of this country that will be lasting, and that will be pleasant.
Jul 18, 1951
If we all remember that and keep it constantly in mind--in spite of all the shouting by the 'spokesmen' and the 'special pleaders,' we can win the battle for price controls and the bigger battle that lies behind it--the battle for peace…
Jul 18, 1951
Thank you for your thoughtful letter about the need for price controls.
Jul 18, 1951
The economic life of the stricken area must be restored without delay.
Jul 18, 1951
Though the special interests may have a triumph now and then, the people's interest is sure to carry in the end.
Jul 18, 1951
This disaster has had serious effects upon the economy of the Nation and on the mobilization program.
Jul 18, 1951
I am deeply concerned with the seriousness of the flood damage throughout the Middle West.
Jul 18, 1951
This job of the Red Cross is going to take a lot of money--more than the Red Cross can provide from its present resources.
Jul 18, 1951
These letters prove what I believe so strongly, that millions and millions of Americans--housewives like yourself and workers and businessmen and farmers--know the facts about inflation and understand them very well.
Jul 18, 1951
It is recommended, therefore, that action on these proposals be held in abeyance until the completion of these studies.
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