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.
May 21, 1951
It seems to me of great importance that your subcommittee consider the consequences very carefully and I earnestly hope the limitation can be removed before the Congress completes action on this bill.
May 17, 1951
It is necessary that the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful free nation in the world--and I say that not in a bragging way, but because it happens to be the truth--the people of the United States have assumed the…
May 16, 1951
In our country the citizens make the basic decisions, and the officials of the Government have to do what the people tell them--sometimes.
May 16, 1951
One of the main reasons, I think, is that most of our citizens--those who do the fighting, and pay the bills, and keep the country going--are just too occupied to make their voices heard.
May 16, 1951
Important decisions have to be made by the Congress, the President, and the country, and they must be made soon.
May 16, 1951
It shall be the function of the Commission to plan and arrange for the appropriate commemoration, by ceremonies and otherwise, of the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
May 14, 1951
The requirement of a review of the transfer of property between the military departments of the Department of Defense is, in effect, a contradiction of the principle of increased interservice utilization of property by the military…
May 14, 1951
The delays that would be effected are not only the delays involved in the physical preparation of the reports required, their presentation to the Congressional Committees, and the review of those reports by the Committees or their staff…
May 14, 1951
I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 3096, a bill 'Relating to the acquisition and disposition of land and interests in land by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Federal Civil Defense Administration.'
May 11, 1951
I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on May 22, 1951, in honor of our Merchant Marine.
May 11, 1951
I am convinced that the present program is basically sound, and I am certain that with rare exceptions the employees of the Federal Government are completely loyal to the United States.
May 11, 1951
I believe that the character of this Commission is above reproach, and that there can be no reasonable ground for any fear that its members would use their offices to further any personal interest, even if it were possible for them to do…
May 11, 1951
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe Tuesday, May 22, 1951, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their…
May 11, 1951
While this was not the only purpose for which this Commission was created, surely it is one of the most important.
May 10, 1951
I am pleased to accept the resolution of the Board of Foreign Scholarships, to approve the principles it embodies and to reaffirm my unqualified support for the purpose which this program represents.
May 8, 1951
I can't say that I can go to a 'high hat' opera for social purposes and enjoy it all.
May 8, 1951
I am sorry to say that I do not pretend to be a proficient pianist or a musician that could contribute anything to the real music of the age.
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