The supreme need of our time is for men to learn to live together in peace and harmony.

Such new economic developments must be devised and controlled to the benefit of the peoples of the areas in which they are established.

We have consistently advocated and relied upon peaceful settlement of disputes among nations.

From this faith we will not be moved.

The old imperialism--exploitation for foreign profit--has no place in our plans.

We have asked for no privileges we would not extend to others.

It is fitting, therefore, that we take this occasion to proclaim to the world the essential principles of the faith by which we live, and to declare our aims to all peoples.

The American people desire, and are determined to work for, a world in which all nations and all peoples are free to govern themselves as they see fit, and to achieve a decent and satisfying life.

And, in cooperation with other nations, we should foster capital investment in areas needing development.

The peoples of the earth face the future with grave uncertainty, composed almost equally of great hopes and great fears.

We are moving on with other nations to build an even stronger structure of international order and justice.

We have sought no territory.

In performing the duties of my office, I need the help and the prayers of every one of you.

We have imposed our will on none.

I accept with humility the honor which the American people have conferred upon me.

Mr. Kaltenborn was saying, 'While the President is a million votes ahead of the popular vote, when the country vote comes in, Mr. Truman will be defeated by an overwhelming majority.'

I called the Secret Service men in, and I said, 'We'd better go back to Kansas City, it looks as if I'm elected!'

And I said, 'All right.'