Jul 8, 1951
I believe that the best method for terminating the state of war with Germany would be by the enactment of appropriate legislation in advance of the issuance of a Presidential proclamation.
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 8, 1951
I have a very sincere desire, Mr. Prime Minister, to be as helpful to you as possible in this circumstance.
Jul 8, 1951
The International Court of Justice... has made a suggestion for a modus vivendi.
Jul 8, 1951
Bit by bit in recent years we have carried out a policy, agreed upon with our allies, of building up a freely elected German government, and returning to the German people an increasing degree of control over their affairs.
Jul 8, 1951
Surely this is a disaster which statesmanship can find a way to avoid.
Jul 8, 1951
Apart from questions of jurisdiction no one will doubt the impartiality of the World Court, its eminence and the respect due to it by all nations who signed the United Nations treaty.
Jul 8, 1951
The progress which has been made in the recovery of Europe and in the strengthening of democratic institutions there makes it appropriate at this time to end the status of Germany as an enemy country.
Jul 8, 1951
As a legal matter, however, we are still in a state of war with Germany.
Jul 6, 1951
And I want to say to you that it gives me pleasure, and I feel highly honored that General Collins would ask me to appear before his organization, just to congratulate you on your career, on your patriotism, and on the good that you have…
Jul 6, 1951
The Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized to redelegated, subject to such conditions as the Secretary may deem appropriate, to the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force such functions under this order as affect their respective…
Jul 6, 1951
There is hereby delegated to the Secretary of Defense the authority vested in the President by section 21 of the Universal Military Training and Service Act
Jul 5, 1951
Provided, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent voluntary re-enlistments or voluntary extension of existing enlistments under the provisions of applicable laws or the regulations of the Departments of the Army, Navy…
Jul 5, 1951
The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Treasury are hereby directed to take such steps as they may respectively deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this order.
Jul 4, 1951
Yes. If you will remember, when the matter was under discussion back some months ago, I requested the Chief Justice of the United States to act as chairman for the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…
Jul 4, 1951
I have no knowledge of their plans. Of course, they would be welcome to come here, but I will have to find out what their plans are, before we can take formal notice of the fact.
Jul 4, 1951
Always, when the emergency calls for it, they come forward and deliver what is necessary to win.
Jul 4, 1951
I have told them many a time that I would much rather have that Congressional Medal of Honor than to be President of the United States.
Jul 4, 1951
It is also a proud moment for me to hang the medals around the necks of these young men.
Jul 4, 1951
Oh, yes. She had a most cordial reception, and enjoyed the visit immensely. They were just as kind to her as they could be.
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