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.
Jul 3, 1951
Victory may be in your hands, but you are winning a greater thing than military victory.
Jul 3, 1951
On this day 175 years ago the representatives of the American people declared the independence of the United States.
Jul 3, 1951
We are fighting for a simple aim--as important to us today as the goal of independence was in 1776.
Jul 2, 1951
I hereby include in and reserve as part of the Nantahala National Forest the following-described lands.
Jul 1, 1951
Studies of regional economic problems can be a valuable aid in development of national economic policies and I hope that this study of New England's long-run problems will contribute to future planning for the economic growth and progress…
Jun 29, 1951
By virtue of the authority vested in me by sections 301 and 426 (c) of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947, as amended, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Jun 29, 1951
Except, as provided in paragraph 2 hereof, the operation of those provisions of Title III of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947, as amended, which relate to the distribution in grades, promotion by selection, temporary promotion, and…
Jun 28, 1951
The administration of the trust territory is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Navy to the Secretary of the Interior, such transfer to become effective on July 1, 1951.
Jun 28, 1951
The administration of American Samoa is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Navy to the Secretary of the Interior, such transfer to become effective on July 1, 1951.
Jun 27, 1951
We have been using every effort possible to bring about a settlement, and we will continue to do just that.
Jun 27, 1951
The company and the Government of Iran should get together--and the Government of Great Britain--and make an equitable settlement.
Jun 27, 1951
We have not been asked to mediate, and I can't make an answer to something that has not been done.
Jun 27, 1951
The operation of all provisions of law requiring professional examinations for promotion in the Regular Army of officers of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Corps, and in the United States Air Force of officers designated as medical…
Jun 27, 1951
I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, including the said section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, do proclaim that the said…
Jun 27, 1951
We are working on it all the time. You can't transact business of that kind in public.
Jun 27, 1951
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 507 (b) of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 893), it is hereby ordered as follows:
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