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.
Jun 19, 1951
We are honored by your visit and most heartily extend our best wishes to you personally for the prosperity and well-being of the people of your great country.
Jun 19, 1951
There is hereby established a Psychological Strategy Board responsible, within the purposes and terms of this directive, for the formulation and promulgation, as guidance to the departments and agencies responsible for psychological…
Jun 19, 1951
In performing its functions, the board shall utilize to the maximum extent the facilities and resources of the participating departments and agencies.
Jun 19, 1951
I fear very much that that is not the case with Romania or Bulgaria or Hungary or Czechoslovakia or Poland.
Jun 19, 1951
Ecuador and the United States are working together with the other free nations to assure the security and peace of the world.
Jun 19, 1951
The Board will report to the National Security Council on the Board's activities and on its evaluation of the national psychological operations, including implementation of approved objectives, policies, and programs by the departments and…
Jun 19, 1951
The participating departments and agencies shall afford to the Director and the staff such assistance and access to information as may be specifically requested by the Director in carrying out his assigned duties.
Jun 19, 1951
It is the purpose of this directive to authorize and provide for the more effective planning, coordination and conduct, within the framework of approved national policies, of psychological operations.
Jun 19, 1951
Our countries are inspired by a high regard for individual freedom and human welfare.
Jun 19, 1951
A representative of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall sit with the Board as its principal military adviser in order that the Board may ensure that its objectives, policies and programs shall be related to approved plans for military…
Jun 19, 1951
He tells me that he studied English because English has no grammar and you can say what you please and anybody can understand what you are saying.
Jun 18, 1951
After consultation with appropriate Government officials and representatives of private shipping, I find and proclaim that private shipping is not available on reasonable terms and conditions for transportation of supplies made available…
Jun 14, 1951
This order shall become effective at the close of business in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 1951, and shall at that time supersede all prior Executive orders to the extent that they are in conflict with this order.
Jun 13, 1951
I want to congratulate you on what you have been doing and congratulate you on improving the life and ways of the farm.
Jun 13, 1951
We must continue to improve the production of food, for food is the fundamental basis of a high standard of living.
Jun 13, 1951
When I was on the farm--and I hope to go back to the farm someday; some people are in a hurry for me to go back, but I'm in no hurry--but when I do go back, I want to find things still further improved.
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