
I urge the people of the United States on that day to fly the American Flag from their homes.
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I urge the people of the United States on that day to fly the American Flag from their homes.

Solemnly, we accept the responsibilities placed upon us by our power.

In accepting your resignation, I desire to express my appreciation of the patriotic services which you have rendered to your country during the war, and during the days when we were preparing for the war.

The rights of labor as a partner in the system of private enterprise in the United States have been more firmly established than ever before.

I am making your resignation effective July 1, 1945.

I hope you will have continued happiness and success in your future work, and I trust that I may have the privilege of consulting you in the future when occasion arises.

The cancellation of lend-lease began as soon as the war ceased. It was not a cancellation, it was a readjustment because of the new conditions as they came about due to the collapse of Germany.

Mr. Wickard's resignation is being accepted, and he is being appointed REA Administrator; and Congressman Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico is being appointed Secretary of Agriculture.

With best wishes for continued success and happiness in your work, Very sincerely yours, HARRY S. TRUMAN

During that time the agricultural output of the United States reached unprecedented levels.

Under your administration the farmers of the nation have performed miracles of production of foods and fibres which did so much to win the war in Europe and to place us on the road to victory in the Pacific.

They were not. I have the resignation of every member of the Government who can resign since I have been President!

Dear Marvin: In view of your desire expressed to me last month to return to your place on the Court of Claims, I regretfully accept your resignation.

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…

Let me express my own appreciation, and also the thanks of the people of the United States for the hard, conscientious and efficient work you have done as War Food Administrator.

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

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

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…