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 2, 1951
When the facts are all known, there will be but one answer, and I have given that answer already.
May 2, 1951
If we can get the truth to the people, the peace will come automatically.
May 2, 1951
I hope you are having a pleasant visit in this country of ours, and that you will find out some things for yourselves that when you go back you can say will be true.
May 2, 1951
IT IS a very great pleasure for me this morning to have the privilege of meeting you gentlemen.
Apr 29, 1951
Supplies and equipment are now flowing to Korea in abundant quantity.
Apr 29, 1951
This budget estimate represents, therefore, but one of the parts of our national security program.
Apr 29, 1951
We are building our military strength in the way best calculated to meet the military threat that confronts us.
Apr 29, 1951
The major expansion in our defense expenditures is one part of our total program to enable us and the other free nations to save the world from another and more frightful global war.
Apr 27, 1951
On all the evidence, there is a reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States.
Apr 26, 1951
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, 34 Stat. 225 (16 U.S.C. 431), do proclaim that, subject to valid…
Apr 26, 1951
Whereas, IN MY JUDGMENT, THE PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIRES THAT Howell Cone, Collector of Customs for Customs for Customs Collection District No. 17, with headquarters at Savannah, Georgia, be exempted from compulsory retirement for age as…
Apr 26, 1951
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 1 of the act of August 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 623 (19 U.S.C. 2), and in the interest of the internal management of the Government, it is ordered that the following changes be, and they are…
Apr 26, 1951
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 3 of the act of August 26, 1950, entitled 'An Act To protect the national security of the United States by permitting the summary suspension of employment of civilian officers and…
Apr 26, 1951
The Director of the National Park Service, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, shall have the supervision, management, and control of these lands as provided in the act of Congress entitled 'An Act to establish a National…
Apr 25, 1951
I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag of the United States on all public buildings on Mother's Day, May 13, 1951…
Apr 25, 1951
The full range of powers included in the Defense Production Act will be needed-and needed badly--until we are 'over the hump' in our defense mobilization program.
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