The maximum punishment for an offense committed prior to February 1, 1949, shall not exceed the applicable limit in effect at the time of the commission of such offense.

Any such investigation, trial, or action so begun may be completed in accordance with the provisions of the Manual for Courts-Martial, 1928.

Nothing contained in this manual shall be construed to make punishable any act done or omitted prior to the effective date of this manual which was not punishable when done or omitted.

This manual shall be in force and effect in the Army of the United States on and after February 1, 1949 with respect to all court-martial processes taken on or after February 1, 1949.

Nothing contained in this manual shall be construed to invalidate any investigation, trial in which arraignment has been had, or other action begun prior to February 1, 1949.

It is my hope, therefore, that every network and station will participate in the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Highway Safety, thereby testifying to a truly comprehensive effort on the part of the industry in this important field of public…

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered that the several executive departments, independent establishments, and other governmental agencies in the metropolitan area of the District of…

I think your organization has rendered a distinct public service in taking a stand on this matter.

While it is up to the Congress to determine the subjects which it will investigate, I feel sure that a thorough investigation of lobbying activities would have a very salutary effect, and I would be glad to see such an investigation…

The real spirit of our holiday is in the sharing of this harvest, and in a feeling of warm friendship and good will for others less fortunate.

We must look to food as a common tool for lowering such barriers.

I hope that every country, old or new, will become a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Hunger has no nationality.

There could be no more appropriate time for the United States to be host to a United Nations meeting than during our cherished Thanksgiving holiday.

I think that if we could discuss with the Russians our mutual interest in agriculture, it would not be so difficult to discuss our differences in some other fields.

Abundance should have no nationality, either.

One of the first and most difficult problems is the rebuilding of nations which suffered so heavily during the war.

I hope you continue successfully, and I hope every country in the world will eventually become members of your organization.