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.
Oct 30, 1950
I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid act of Congress, do hereby proclaim and make known that the annual quotas of the nationalities…
Oct 29, 1950
This represents the climax of one of the finest chapters in the history of our Army.
Oct 29, 1950
In addition to the personal property described in paragraph 1(e) hereof, there is hereby reserved to the United States all personal property of the United States in Guam, except that which is transferred to the government of Guam by or…
Oct 29, 1950
During a period of complex strains and vexing problems, you have displayed statesmanship of the highest order.
Oct 29, 1950
The following-described real and personal property of the United States in Guam is hereby reserved to the United States and placed under the control and jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy:
Oct 26, 1950
I call upon all our people to observe Saturday, November 11, 1950, as Armistice Day by paying solemn tribute to our fellow countrymen who fought on foreign soil for liberty, and by praying for divine help in the achievement of peace on…
Oct 26, 1950
I direct that the flag of the United States be flown from all Government buildings on that date in recognition of past and present efforts and sacrifice toward the end that international hostilities may be ended forever.
Oct 25, 1950
I will continue to press it. It is logical, practical, and should be done.
Oct 25, 1950
No. The Gray report is not ready yet. It has not been presented to me.
Oct 25, 1950
As soon as it is expedient, I will be glad to let you have the Bell report, but I can't do it now.
Oct 25, 1950
My understanding is that the Korean divisions will occupy the Korean border on the Korean side.
Oct 24, 1950
I don't believe we would have had a Korean incident if some people had not thought that we were too proud to fight.
Oct 24, 1950
Provided further, That all lands acquired in exchange for lands heretofore or hereafter set apart and reserved from the public domain for the purpose stated shall be subject to all the provisions and conditions of Title III of the…
Oct 24, 1950
I have been advocating, ever since I became a member of the Congress of the United States, and that was on January 20, 1935, a universal training law.
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