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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 25, 1948

I wish for only one thing and that is all I ever wish for, and that is peace in the world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 24, 1948

The Republicans have consistently fought this program for the development of the West.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 22, 1948

I asked for aid to education for the benefit of the children of this country.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 20, 1948

You can't possibly reestablish another 80th 'do-nothing' Republican Congress and a Republican President in the White House. You can't afford to do that.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 19, 1948

I invite the people of the United States to participate in the observance of the day with appropriate ceremonies in schools, churches, or other suitable place.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 13, 1948

It seems to me that it is entirely improper for any Senator, no matter what his politics or his rank in the Senate may be, to attempt to put the heat on one of the Executive Departments.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 13, 1948

This order supersedes Executive Orders No. 8356 of March 2, 1940, and No. 8377 of March 18, 1940 (3 CFR Cum. Supp. 624, 632).

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 12, 1948

Our problem is to continue to engage in pure--or fundamental--research in all scientific fields.

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