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.
Jan 10, 1951
We always do that, and there has been no change in that policy, and won't be.
Jan 10, 1951
We stand behind the Fair Deal and the Democratic platform as much today as ever.
Jan 9, 1951
And to receive an honor like this from a foundation dedicated to him is about the highest honor that any man can achieve.
Jan 9, 1951
As President of the United States I highly appreciate the honor which has been conferred upon me by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation.
Jan 9, 1951
It is their award, it is they who have made this decision, that while peace is precious to us, freedom and justice are more precious.
Jan 9, 1951
While I am honored to accept this award, I do so not in my name but in the name of the people of the United States.
Jan 9, 1951
The American people today recognize the truths that Wilson proclaimed, and by the vigorous support of the United Nations our country has taken the lead in mobilizing the strength of free men against the forces of tyranny and despotism.
Jan 9, 1951
I was in a field in July 1912, driving a binder and binding wheat, and there was a little telegraph station about a quarter of a mile from one corner of that field which, being 160 acres, was half a mile long on each side--2 miles…
Jan 9, 1951
The courageous reaction to the Communist aggression in Korea is the reaction of all the American people--and I think of all the free countries in the world.
Jan 9, 1951
And from that minute on I was a fan of Woodrow Wilson, who I think is one of the five or six great Presidents that this country has produced.
Jan 9, 1951
By giving wholehearted support to the United Nations in its effort to put down lawless aggression, and to uphold the rule of law, our people are living up to the responsibilities which Woodrow Wilson foresaw 30 years ago or more.
Jan 9, 1951
I myself, as an individual, feel entirely unworthy of the honor which you have conferred upon me.
Jan 9, 1951
He urged us to lead the world in the search for a just and lasting peace.
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