Jul 4, 1951
No, I do not. I have talked enough about it. I made some remarks about it last night, if you remember.
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 4, 1951
The following-described parcels of land comprising portions of the Fort Ruger Military Reservation, located on the Island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, are hereby restored to the jurisdiction of the Territory of Hawaii:
Jul 4, 1951
I sincerely hope they will give us a workable controls bill along the lines of the message which I sent them on the subject.
Jul 4, 1951
That is the reason this Republic of ours will continue to endure--because we have innumerable young men just like these four, who stand out for the welfare of this country, always.
Jul 4, 1951
It is a proud moment when we can hear citations read such as these you have just listened to.
Jul 4, 1951
They won't lack for long. [Laughter] You will know about them pretty soon.
Jul 4, 1951
The State Department issued a statement on the subject, which was submitted to me for approval, and I am in agreement with that statement.
Jul 3, 1951
Our aims in Korea are just as clear and just as simple as the things for which we fought in the American Revolution.
Jul 3, 1951
Today, more than ever before, it is important that we continue to make progress in expanding our freedoms and improving the opportunities of our citizens.
Jul 3, 1951
It is my earnest hope that in the days ahead, the Congress will review with care the consequences of enacting a weak measure and will come forward with the strong legislation we need so badly.
Jul 3, 1951
The way to meet this attack is to show that it is false--to live up to our ideals--to prove that we mean them.
Jul 3, 1951
Everything that Mr. Wilson says in this report emphasizes the tremendous importance of obtaining good, strong control legislation to see us through this crucial period, while we are building our defensive strength.
Jul 3, 1951
Above all, his report makes it crystal clear that in these last three months we have still been in the early stages of our defense effort-still tooling up, still getting organized.
Jul 3, 1951
It is a matter of great urgency that the Congress complete action on this new bill well before July 31.
Jul 3, 1951
Freedom must be fought for today, just as our fathers had to fight for freedom when the Nation was born.
Jul 3, 1951
The principles of the Declaration of Independence are the right principles.
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