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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 1, 1949

I sent a thousand one day, and they have been going up in batches whenever they were ready.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 1, 1949

It takes years and years, you know, for a man to drive a steam engine down the tracks which it can't get off, yet we let anybody get a driving license for an automobile whether he knows front from back or right from left.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 1, 1949

Like many other problems, highway safety is a matter of worldwide concern, and all nations can benefit from the exchange of information and ideas.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 30, 1949

I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and after consultation with the Government…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 26, 1949

This order shall become effective on June 1, 1949, except that as to personnel entitled to increased pay for performing aerial flights under section 313 of the Naval Reserve Act of 1938 it shall become effective on July 1, 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 26, 1949

The words 'reserve components of the armed services' are substituted for the words 'National Guard' occurring in the title and preamble of the said order.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 26, 1949

For each officer, warrant officer, or enlisted person of the reserve components of the armed services not in the active military service of the United States who is in an inactive-duty-training pay status or drill pay status and who is…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

On Memorial Day each year it is our custom to pay homage to our heroic dead who have sacrificed their lives in the cause of liberty and peace.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

We are humbly aware that only through divine guidance can we hope to attain the understanding necessary for averting wars and achieving a peaceful world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

I think Congress ought to finish the job so far as it can; and I think it will.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

These paths are long and tortuous, and thus far mankind has not had the wisdom to find the way to an enduring peace.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

I suggested that that be done, and I think it will be done before this Congress adjourns.

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