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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.
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the act of August 8, 1950, Public Law 673, 81st Congress, I hereby authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make without the approval of the President such regulations with the force and effect…
The travel and transportation expenses allowable under these regulations, when authorized or approved by such subordinate official or officials as the head of the department concerned may designate, shall be paid in case of transfer from…
For such time as this order remains in effect, to exercise by rule, regulation, or order, in such manner as he may deem necessary to meet the requirements of national security.
The actual costs of transportation of the household goods and personal effects of the employee, not in excess of 7,000 pounds net, and of the packing, crates, boxes, lift vans, or other temporary containers required for the shipment, shall…
In lieu of the payment of actual expenses of transportation, packing, crating, drayage, and unpacking of household goods and personal effects in the case of transfers between points within the continental United States, reimbursement shall…
The transportation of the immediate family of an employee shall be subject to those provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations which relate to transportation, including mileage, and shall be in accordance with section 4…
The date of the commencing of combatant activities in such area is hereby designated as June 27, 1950.
These regulations shall not apply to: (1) officers and employees transferred in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1946; or (2) persons whose pay and allowances are established by the Career Compensation Act of…
The expenses of transportation authorized hereunder or reimbursement on a commuted basis within the continental United States shall be allowable whether the shipment originates at the employee's last official station or at some other point…
Employees shall be required to submit the original bills of lading, or a certified copy thereof or if no bill of lading is available, other evidence showing point of origin, destination, and weight.
As commander in chief of the Allied forces in Europe, he has exactly the same position in Europe that MacArthur has in Asia.
I don't think there is any wave of isolationism, outside of the Chicago Tribune and those papers.
The Secretary of Labor shall prescribe appropriate regulations governing the activities and functions of the Council, and shall designate the Chairman thereof.
I send you my warmest personal good wishes for success in the great task which awaits you.
The North Atlantic Treaty Nations have agreed on the defense organization for Europe and at their request I have designated you as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.
The price will go back where the Economic Administrator says it shall go.
The authors of this suggestion claim that this would be good for the country.
The Council shall advise the Secretary of Labor with respect to the development and maintenance of adequate and effective safety organizations and programs in the several Federal departments and agencies and with respect to criteria…
In taking this action I wish to express both my gratification and agreement with the view of the North Atlantic Council that General Eisenhower's experience and talents make him uniquely qualified to assume the important responsibilities…
Communism--not our own country-would be served if we lost Mr. Acheson.
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