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.
Mar 14, 1951
The administration is trying to meet the situation in the best manner possible, and we shall continue to try to do just that.
Mar 14, 1951
The Board shall make recommendations and reports to the President upon his request.
Mar 14, 1951
Members of the Board may be allowed transportation expenses in accordance with the standardized government travel regulations.
Mar 14, 1951
It shall be the function of the Board to advise the President from time to time with respect to the current defense mobilization program or any phase thereof.
Mar 14, 1951
Exemption is hereby granted, with respect to their service under this Executive order.
Mar 14, 1951
I am sorry to hear that the House has not seen fit to approve the proposed Reorganization Act of 1951.
Mar 14, 1951
There is hereby established the National Advisory Board on Mobilization Policy, hereinafter referred to as the Board.
Mar 14, 1951
All of the members of the Board shall represent the general public and the public interest.
Mar 13, 1951
In many public statements, I have stressed the fact that accomplishment of this objective requires the combined efforts of Federal, State and local governments, as well as private interests, and I have emphasized the importance of carrying…
Mar 13, 1951
The Commission was appointed because a need had developed over the past several years for careful reexamination of our national water resources policies and related land use problems.
Mar 13, 1951
I also urge the medical profession, the press, the radio and motion-picture industries, and all interested agencies and individuals to unite during April 1951 in a public dedication to a program for the control of cancer
Mar 13, 1951
It is my intention, after careful review of the report and recommendations, to take such administrative actions and to submit to the Congress such legislative recommendations as seem appropriate from time to time.
Mar 13, 1951
I invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States to issue similar proclamations
Mar 13, 1951
This defense work should go forward as fast as practicable, but it must proceed with due regard for the long-range objective of conserving and developing our water resources for all their values, for the benefit of all the people.
Mar 10, 1951
It is a great satisfaction to me that a nonpartisan group, such as your Board, representing labor, education, business, agriculture and other aspects of our national life, should reach unanimous agreement on matters of such concern to the…
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