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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 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

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

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 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· 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· May 31, 1945

I would rather wait for another time and give you a complete statement on that.

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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

Those who have the heavy responsibility of directing the Nation's military efforts do not underestimate the difficulties of crushing an enemy defended by vast distances and animated by desperate fanaticism.

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

The reasons which moved him are the same as those which now prompt this action by me.

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

We must see that there is no justification for any such feeling, and that is just what we are going to do.

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

I have persuaded Sam Rosenman to stay with me for another year, and I am very happy that he is going to do it.

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

I asked him to stay on until I got more familiar with the situation, and he came up yesterday and told me that he would like to quit within the next month; in fact, not later than July 15.

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

I want you to stay at your post at least until V-J Day in order that I may have your continued assistance.

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