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

The battle for conservation cannot be limited to the winning of new conquests.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 4, 1947

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and in further effectuation of the policies declared by section 1 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 755), it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 4, 1947

Executive Order No. 9701 of March 4, 1946, entitled 'Providing for the Reservation of Rights to Fissionable Materials in Lands Owned by the United States', is hereby revoked;

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 4, 1947

That accordingly the time within which compliance with conditions and formalities prescribed with respect to renewal of registrations under section 12 of the aforesaid act of February 20, 1905, as amended, may take place is hereby extended…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 4, 1947

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid act of July 17, 1946, do find and proclaim that with respect to trade-marks of nationals of…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 4, 1947

Finland accords substantially equal treatment in this respect to trade-mark proprietors who are citizens of the United States

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 3, 1947

The principles, purposes and provisions of the treaty have my complete and wholehearted approval and I am happy to recommend the treaty to the favorable consideration of the Senate.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 1, 1947

The several executive departments, independent establishments, and other governmental agencies in the District of Columbia, including the General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office and the Navy Yard and Naval Stations, shall…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 1, 1947

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby approve and proclaim the foregoing…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 30, 1947

Accordingly, I recommend that these provisions of law be extended until June 30, 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 30, 1947

I recommend, therefore, that the Congress give consideration to this matter during its present session.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 27, 1947

I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the foregoing provision of the Sugar Act of 1937, do hereby find and proclaim that the facts which occasioned such…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 24, 1947

It would not be possible for me to overstate the feeling of personal regret with which I have read your letter of yesterday advising me of your determination to return to private life.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 24, 1947

I know that your influence and your talents will always be dedicated to the cause of progress at home and justice and a permanent peace among the nations of the world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 20, 1947

He will be Chief of Staff as soon as General Eisenhower goes to the Columbia University.

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