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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1949

In submitting this proposed legislation, I wish to invite attention to the provisions of the resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations emphasizing the critical situation of these refugees and urging all states members of the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1949

I have had some conferences with the chairmen of the two labor committees, and that situation is progressing.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1949

I commend to the favorable consideration of the Congress the enclosed letter from the Acting Secretary of State and the accompanying draft legislation to authorize an appropriation for a special contribution by the United States to the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1949

I never did have any confidence in polls, and I haven't got any confidence in them now.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1949

My only comment would be on the price of steel, which I have always thought was too high.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 25, 1949

The loyalty to the Government of the United States of commissioned officers of the Service shall be subject to investigation, review, and determination in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 9835 of March 21, 1947…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 25, 1949

If the Administrator finds, in accordance with the standards and procedures prescribed by, or adopted pursuant to, the said Executive Order No. 9835 (including those relating to the right of appeal to the Loyalty Review Board for an…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 24, 1949

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate February 1, 1949, and each succeeding February 1, as national Freedom Day; and I call upon the people of the United States to pause on that…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 19, 1949

We have constantly and vigorously supported the United Nations and related agencies as a means of applying democratic principles to international relations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 19, 1949

This should be a cooperative enterprise in which all nations work together through the United Nations and its specialized agencies whenever practicable.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 19, 1949

On the basis of these four major courses of action we hope to help create the conditions that will lead eventually to personal freedom and happiness for all mankind.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 19, 1949

In the pursuit of these aims, the United States and other like-minded nations find themselves directly opposed by a regime with contrary aims and a totally different concept of life.

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