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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 9, 1946

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 7 of the act of August 2 1946, Public Law 600-79th Congress, I hereby prescribe the following regulations governing the expenses of travel of new appointees, expenses of…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 9, 1946

This order shall be effective as of August 2, 1946, and shall be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 8, 1946

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the power vested in me by the act of February 2, 1922, c. 46, 42 Stat. 362, as amended by the act of May 24, 1935, c. 140, 49 Stat. 288…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 5, 1946

I invite the people of the United States, on or near that date, to observe the event with appropriate ceremonies in schools, colleges, and civic organizations

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 5, 1946

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, on the occasion of the sesquicentennial of President Washington's Farewell Address, do hereby call upon the officials of the Government to display the flag of…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 5, 1946

We should keep fresh in our memory his call to national unity and responsible citizenship

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 4, 1946

I am not even considering an extra session of Congress--if that's a definite answer enough.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 4, 1946

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I hereby order that East Executive Avenue in the District of Columbia be reopened to public travel on and after…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 4, 1946

There is no emergency facing us now that necessitates an extra session of Congress.

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