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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.
Everybody, I don't care who he is or what his condition or his position is--from the President of the United States to the laborer who digs in the trench--must make some sacrifice in order that the whole country may be mobilized to meet…
I hope you will continue in your careers and keep on putting out this information for which you won these prizes.
Specifically, the provision in the reorganization plan for a financial assistance procedure governing the processing of applications in excess of $100,000 to any borrower strengthens and gives statutory prescription to an administrative…
After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1951 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.
The reorganization plan provides strengthened administration of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation by placing in a single Administrator of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation the functions of the present Board of Directors.
Under the reorganization plan, the Loan Policy Board promulgates general policies which shall govern the granting and denial of applications for financial assistance by the Corporation.
To the Congress of the United States:I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1951, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949.
The reorganization plan is especially important at this time of national emergency.
IN MY JUDGMENT, THE PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIRES THAT Arthur A. Quinn be exempted from compulsory retirement for age
That letter has said exactly what I meant, and still says what I mean.
If Mr. Wilson and his Defense Production people feel that that legislation is necessary, I shall ask for it.
I would like to go there, but I doubt very much whether I will have the opportunity.
I think that would be a good appointment, if we can get him to do it.
The Stabilization people are working on that now, and I have done everything I can at the present time.
I have no comment. I think there is more in the papers about that than any comment I could make.
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