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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1948

I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States, in their homes and churches, in the schools and hospitals, in social welfare and health agencies, in enforcement agencies…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1948

All who are familiar with your record recognize your devotion to the public welfare and the constructiveness that has characterized your leadership in the Federal Reserve System.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1948

It is now my preference to appoint a new member of the Board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Vice Chairman Ransom.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 26, 1948

This decision, as I assured you, reflects no lack of complete confidence in you, or dissatisfaction in any respect with your public service, or disagreement on monetary or debt-management policies, or with official actions taken by the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 21, 1948

He would have a better chance, however, if he were on the ticket of the other old parties.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 21, 1948

Oh, eventually of course there will be one before the Democratic convention meets in Philadelphia, but I don't see that there is any hurry about any announcement.

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

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid act of July 17, 1946, do find and proclaim that with respect to trade-marks of nationals of…

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

The operation of all provisions of law requiring professional examinations for permanent promotion in the Regular Army of officers of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Corps is hereby suspended until June 30, 1948.

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

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 507(b) of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947, approved August 7, 1947 (Public Law 381, 80th Congress), it is ordered as follows:

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