Jan 2, 1951
There is hereby created an agency which shall be known as the Defense Production Administration.
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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Jan 2, 1951
The Administrator is hereby designated as the certifying authority for the purposes of and within the meaning of subsection (e) of section 124A of the Internal Revenue Code.
Jan 2, 1951
Nothing in this Executive order shall be deemed to supersede any provision of Executive Order No. 10193 of December 16, 1950.
Jan 2, 1951
The Administrator shall perform his duties subject to the direction, control, and coordination of the Director of Defense Mobilization.
Jan 2, 1951
Any officer or agency having by delegation or otherwise any function under this order shall have all the authority conferred by sections 902 and 903 of Executive Order No. 10161.
Jan 2, 1951
In the event of any difference in view arising between the Secretary of Agriculture and any other officer or agency of the Government in the administration of functions under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to food, such…
Dec 28, 1950
Attached is a draft of a joint resolution which would authorize this appointment.
Dec 28, 1950
I recommend the enactment of legislation which would permit the posthumous appointment of the late Lieutenant General Walton H. Walker to the grade of General in the Army of the United States.
Dec 28, 1950
I believe that General Walker's outstanding accomplishments as Commanding General of the Eighth United States Army in Korea fully entitle him to this recognition.
Dec 28, 1950
There he proved himself to be a brilliant military commander and his indomitable courage was an inspiration to all the troops under his command.
Dec 27, 1950
I read the preliminary part of the letter, and I was very happy to find one sentence in which Senator Byrd said he wanted to cooperate with the Government of the United States and with the President in particular.
Dec 27, 1950
The country is not going back to isolationism. You can be sure of that.
Dec 27, 1950
Yes, I expect to deliver the State of the Union in person on January 8th, if we can get ready.
Dec 27, 1950
Yes, I am always recommending it--I expect a dozen times, altogether.
Dec 27, 1950
We are gradually approaching what is necessary, and if it becomes necessary for that to come about, it will.
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