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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Petroleum Administrator within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

All Federal agencies, including, but not limited to, the War Manpower Commission, the National Selective Service System, and the Department of Justice, are directed to cooperate with the Petroleum Administrator to the fullest extent…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities at the Cabin Creek Oil Field of the Pure Oil…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator shall operate the said plants and facilities pursuant to the provisions of the War Labor Disputes Act, and during his operation of the plants and facilities shall observe the terms and conditions of the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 3, 1945

In the light of changed war conditions, a preliminary review of lend-lease assistance to individual nations has been made.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 3, 1945

The war against Japan, like the war against Germany, is a cooperative allied effort.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 3, 1945

The appropriation estimate herein submitted provides for its full use to bring the conflict with Japan to a quick and decisive end.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 31, 1945

Within the near future I intend to advise the heads of the departments and agencies that whenever they have offices which are located in labor market areas classified in Groups II, III, and IV by the War Manpower Commission they may reduce…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 31, 1945

They are depending on America tiring of this war--becoming weary of the sacrifices it demands.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 31, 1945

The heroism of our own troops in Europe was matched by that of the armed forces of the nations that fought by our side.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 31, 1945

Our blows will destroy their whole modern industrial plant and organization, which they have built up during the past century and which they are now devoting to a hopeless cause.

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