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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 27, 1945

I direct the officials of the Federal Government and I request the officials of the State and local government to display the Flag of our Republic on all public buildings on Flag Day.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 27, 1945

Let this display of the flags of the United Nations symbolize our unity with our Allies both upon the battlefields of war and under the skies of peace.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

It is to the everlasting credit of the War Food Administration that even after supplying the great demands made upon us from all over the world, the American people as a whole not only did not go hungry but actually enjoyed a better diet…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

I don't know a thing about his death more than you do--only what I have seen in the papers.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

Russia is getting the lend-lease that she has contracted to receive during the month of May.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

Possession, control, and operation of any plant, facility, or transportation system, or any part thereof, or any real or personal property, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Director when he determines that such possession…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

As problems arise in the field of agriculture, I expect to call upon you for advice and assistance.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

With great personal regret I am accepting your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture to take effect on the appointment and qualification of your successor.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

You have certainly carried out the principle of the basic act creating your office--'to promote the welfare of the wage earners of the United States'.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

Dear Frances: I accept your resignation as Secretary of Labor with great regret and with deep appreciation for all of the untiring service which you have rendered to our country.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

I can't do anything about that until we have an established government in Germany.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

Mr. Biddle's resignation has been accepted, and Tom Clark of Texaswill be appointed in his place as Attorney General.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

On behalf of our Government, I desire to thank you for your patriotic and devoted service.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 22, 1945

I am accepting the resignation of Miss Perkins as Secretary of Labor, and am appointing Judge Lewis B. Schwellenbach of Washington to be Secretary of Labor.

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