He died fighting for what he loved most--his country--its homes--its institutions--its people, sharing their stubborn belief in freedom under a just God in whose Almighty beneficence rests the hope of the world this day.

I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1947, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places.

I call upon the people of the United States to display the flag on that day in their homes and other suitable places

I direct that the flag be displayed on that day on all Government buildings.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate May 1, 1947, as Child Health Day; and I invite interested individuals and agencies to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies designed…

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act of October 6, 1917, 40 Stat. 415, as amended, and…

Our foreign policy must not be wrecked on the rocks of partisanship.

I am determined that stringent economy shall govern all peacetime operations of the Government.

This is a critical period of our national life.

The foreign policy of this country transcends in importance any other question confronting us.

We must act in time--ahead of time--to stamp out the smoldering beginnings of any conflict that may threaten to spread over the world.

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…

I raise no objection to this proposal.

Proper protection of millions of our American families requires that effective rent and eviction control be extended beyond June 30, 1947, for a further period of one year, and I so recommend.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of authority vested in me by the aforesaid act of September 25, 1941, do declare and proclaim:

During its first year in the United States the United Nations has made a good beginning upon the great and difficult task of building a peaceful world.

The United States, in all its acts, seeks to add strength to the United Nations and to give effect to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter.

The American people are deeply grateful that the Seat of the United Nations has been located in their country.