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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 10, 1947

THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Fourth Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER WILLIAM NIMITZ, UNITED STATES NAVY

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 10, 1947

It is going to be rather extensive, but I can't give you the details until it is ready.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 9, 1947

I urge the people of the Nation to reexamine and to reflect upon the provisions of our Constitution which secure our freedom under law -

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 9, 1947

Since to comprehend and value our liberties is the first condition of remaining free,

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 9, 1947

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1947, as Bill of Rights Day;

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 8, 1947

The period for the establishment of an adequate shipping service for Canton Island is further extended to January 1, 1953.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 5, 1947

To maintain our natural wealth we must engage in full and complete conservation of all our resources.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 5, 1947

We have assembled to dedicate to the use of all the people for all time, the Everglades National Park.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 5, 1947

These are the people's parks, owned by young and old, by those in the cities and those on the farms.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 5, 1947

For conservation of the human spirit, we need places such as Everglades National Park where we may be more keenly aware of our Creator's infinitely varied, infinitely beautiful, and infinitely bountiful handiwork.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 5, 1947

The establishment of this park is an object lesson and an example to the entire Nation that sound conservation depends upon the joint endeavors of the people and their several governments.

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