Mar 10, 1951
We must press the attack in the battle of raising the living standards and fulfilling the hopes of mankind for a better future.
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.
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Mar 10, 1951
I am sure that your report will do a great deal to put the problem of international economic development in its proper perspective.
Mar 10, 1951
The Point IV concept, properly carried out, is essential to the successful defense of the free world.
Mar 9, 1951
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, and as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the armed forces, the Atomic Energy Commission is…
Mar 7, 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 the Congress through Public Resolution 767, approved May 3, 1940 (54 Stat. 178), do hereby designate…
Feb 28, 1951
I had a very pleasant conference with General Romulo and the Ambassador.
Feb 28, 1951
You are trying to get a concrete answer from me, and you are not going to get it.
Feb 28, 1951
Well, sir, I think I commented on that, through Mr. Short, that the amendment did not affect President Truman.
Feb 28, 1951
To the Vice President of the United States, Alben W. Barkley, to commemorate 38 years of continuous service in the Congress of the United States.
Feb 28, 1951
To commemorate that event, I had the White House carpenters make this gavel of wood that was put into the White House in 1817.
Feb 28, 1951
The situation is one of collective bargaining, and the President ought not to interfere with collective bargaining.
Feb 28, 1951
And I will leave it to the gentlemen of the Senate as to whether it is the truth or not.
Feb 28, 1951
Mr. Vice President, I hope you will use this for the welfare of the Government of the United States.
Feb 28, 1951
On March 4, which is Sunday, your Presiding Officer, the President of the Senate, the Vice President of the United States, and the former Leader of the Majority, will have been here longer than any other man in the history of the Senate.
Feb 28, 1951
They can make any number of speeches they want, on any subject they want to, but that does not mean that it helps the relations with the rest of the world.
Feb 28, 1951
Not at all--so you can pack your grips and get ready to go on Friday.
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