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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 12, 1947

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, it is ordered, in the interest of the internal management of the Government, that paragraph 8 of Executive Order No. 9635 of September 29, 1945…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 11, 1947

All provisions of prior Executive orders inconsistent with the provisions of this order are amended accordingly.

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

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 France registered…

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

Pursuant to the provisions of the act, I am submitting this, the first quarterly report on the activities and expenditure of funds under the authority of the act.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 23, 1947

Well, I think that was in the manner of export controls and transportation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

Because of your knowledge of our national needs and our industrial capabilities, as well as your public-spirited concern for the national welfare, I ask you to serve on this Commission.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

Your letter of this date leaves me no choice but to accept your resignation as Secretary of War, effective at the close of business July twenty-fourth.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

There is an urgent need at this time for an evaluation of the course which the United States should follow in order to obtain, for itself and the world, the greatest possible benefits from aviation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

Since the veto of H.R. 1, income payments to individuals have continued to rise, and the general level of business activity is establishing new high records.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

It is hard for me to find the proper words with which to describe the character of your service to our country.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

I am unequivocally committed to the right kind of tax reduction at the right time.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 17, 1947

I am deeply appreciative of the fine work which your Committee has done in calling to my attention the present condition of the aircraft industry and in carrying forward the compilation of Government aviation policy.

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