Dec 17, 1950
Therefore, I urge that Title II powers again be made available, so long as the emergency lasts.
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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Dec 17, 1950
The changes that will be made under this authority will be temporary in nature, for the purpose of furthering the defense effort.
Dec 17, 1950
Therefore, it is of great importance that the necessary legislative authority be made available now, for the duration of the national emergency.
Dec 15, 1950
I do proclaim the existence of a national emergency, which requires that the military, naval, air, and civilian defenses of this country be strengthened as speedily as possible to the end that we may be able to repel any and all threats…
Dec 15, 1950
The Director shall on behalf of the President direct, control, and coordinate all mobilization activities of the Executive Branch of the Government.
Dec 5, 1950
I hereby designate and authorize the Honorable Luis Negron-Fernandez, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, to perform and discharge the duties of Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico…
Nov 12, 1950
I have today signed an Executive Order, 'Establishing special personnel procedures in the interest of the national defense.'
Nov 12, 1950
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Civil Service act (22 Stat. 403), by section 3 of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended by section 3 of the act of January 24, 1942, 56 Stat. 15, by section…
Nov 12, 1950
To the extent no inconsistent with this order, appointments and position changes in the competitive service shall be made in accordance with civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and appointments and position changes outside the…
Nov 7, 1950
There is hereby established the Korean Service Medal, with suitable appurtenances, for award.
Nov 7, 1950
No person shall be entitled to more than one award of the Korean Service Medal.
Nov 5, 1950
We in our generation must not slip backward in our devotion to liberty.
Nov 5, 1950
No democracy will long remain effective if its citizens do not take an active part in the government.
Nov 5, 1950
Men who know freedom in their daily lives are willing to work for it and are willing to fight for it.
Nov 5, 1950
You can't understand just how a man feels when somebody else dies for him.
Nov 5, 1950
And yet, in the last 50 years, there has been a steady drop in the percentage of eligible voters in the United States who go to the polls and vote on election day.
Nov 5, 1950
The fellowship of freedom will prevail against tyranny, and bring peace and justice to the world.
Nov 5, 1950
We are going to have another meeting in a few minutes, and you will then have to listen to set speeches by the Secretary of the Treasury and the President of the United States, which will be broadcast to some 60-odd countries.
Nov 1, 1950
I am glad to learn that the situation is now under control and that the insular authorities have taken all necessary steps for the preservation of order.
Nov 1, 1950
Those who have died or suffered wounds in defense of law and order and of democratic government deserve the gratitude of the Nation no less than those who have died for the same great cause on the field of battle.
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