Public Papers
The Public Papers of Harry S. Truman contain most of President Truman's public messages, statements, speeches, and news conference remarks. Documents such as Proclamations, Executive Orders, and similar documents that are published in the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, as required by law, are usually not included. The documents within the Public Papers are arranged in chronological order. President Truman delivered the remarks or addresses from Washington, D. C., unless otherwise indicated. The White House in Washington issued statements, messages, and letters unless noted otherwise. (Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Harry S. Truman, 1945-1953. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1966)
The Public Papers contain items such as the Statement by the President Announcing the Use of the A-Bomb at Hiroshima (August 6, 1945), the Special Message to the Congress on Greece and Turkey: The Truman Doctrine (March 12, 1947), the White House Statement Announcing Recognition of the Government of Israel (January 31, 1949), the Statement and Order by the President on Relieving General MacArthur of His Commands (April 11, 1951), and The President's Farewell Address to the American People (January 15, 1953).
November 12, 1946
Dear Judge Biddle:
I am profoundly impressed by your report, which I have studied with careful attention.
When the Nurnberg Tribunal was set up, all thoughtful persons realized that we were taking a step that marked a…
October 23, 1948
Mr. Chairman, and all these distinguished guests and candidates for office, and good Democrats all:
I'm highly pleased to be back in Johnstown today and to have this opportunity to talk with you about the issues of this…
September 17, 1952
Mr. Chairman, Mr. Attorney General, Mrs. Caldwell, ladies and gentlemen:
I am very happy to join in this celebration of Citizenship Day. This is the day on which we celebrate both the signing of the Constitution and what…
November 5, 1949
[Broadcast from the White House at 8:53 p.m.]
I AM glad to appear on this program and to speak as a Democrat. I believe sincerely that the Democratic Party is the party of the people, and that its policies are in the interest of all…
September 18, 1950
To the Congress of the United States:
I transmit herewith for the consideration of the Congress a report entitled "United States Civil Defense", which has been submitted to me by the Chairman of the National Security…
September 20, 1950
My dear Mr. Chairman:
When the Senate passed H.R. 9526, the Supplemental Appropriation Bill for 1951, it added an amendment, offered by Senator Wherry, which would require the United States to cut off economic and…
October 12, 1951
Dear Mr. Feinsinger:
On the basis of the information and advice submitted to me by the Office of Defense Mobilization and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, I am of the opinion that the dispute between the…
November 8, 1949
Madam President, Madam Chairman, Mrs. Wilson, distinguished guests, and fellow Democrats:
It certainly is a most happy evening. This is, I think, one of the nicest gatherings I have ever attended. It is always a pleasure,…
September 17, 1952
MR. AMBASSADOR, I am very happy that this ceremony has taken place today, because it is our theory always that wherever it is possible, we don't want to see any people go hungry.
We have been watching the situation in your country…
October 23, 1948
Mr. Chairman, and fellow Democrats of Allegheny County:
I can't tell you how very much I appreciate this magnificent reception. I am always happy when I am with John Kane and Dave Lawrence, and Frank Myers and all the rest…
November 15, 1946
SECRETARY of the Interior Krug delivered to the President of the United Mine Workers, yesterday afternoon, a written proposal containing the details of a plan under which the operators and miners could negotiate their differences and…
September 21, 1950
THE PRESIDENT. Be seated, please. I have no special announcements to make, so I will listen for questions.
[1.] Q. Mr. President, General Marshall, before the Senate committee, disclaimed personal responsibility for our China policy…
October 24, 1948
THE REPUBLICAN candidate for President has seen fit to release a statement with reference to Palestine. This statement is in the form of a letter dated October 22, 1948, 10 days before the election.
I had hoped our foreign affairs…
September 18, 1952
THE PRESIDENT. Please be seated.
[1.] I want to call your attention, first, to a booklet that has been gotten out by the State Department on forced labor in the Soviet Union.1 It is available and most-it's most…
November 10, 1949
THE PRESIDENT. [1.] Some of the boys up here in the front row are making fun of my certificate as an honorary airline transport pilot, with all ratings authorized. I was trying this morning to get volunteers for my first flight, and I…
November 23, 1946
I HAVE directed my personal representative, the Honorable Myron C. Taylor, to proceed to Rome for a brief period to resume discussion of matters of importance with His Holiness Pope Plus XII and others in authority. Mr. Taylor will…
October 12, 1951
THANK YOU very much. I appreciate that. I appreciate what you have said very much.
Our only effort in the world is for world peace. We want all the peoples of the world to enjoy the same individual liberties which we enjoy. We had…
November 11, 1949
Mr. President, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chief Justice:
I congratulate the National Conference of Christians and Jews on another year of widespread and effective work in the cause of human brotherhood at home and abroad. I assure…
October 25, 1948
[1.] GARRETT, INDIANA (9:53 a.m.)
Thank you very much. I am certainly glad to be here in Garrett this morning and to talk to you about this great campaign. I appreciate the introduction by the next Congressman from this…
October 13, 1951
[Released October 13, 1951. Dated October 12, 1951]
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of the Congress, a proposed supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 1952 in the amount of $300,000.…
September 18, 1952
JOE SHORT's death is as shocking to me as if he had been a member of my own family.
For he was more than a trusted and valued assistant. I know how unsparing of his health he was in his service to me and to his country. Despite…
November 27, 1946
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE MEDAL FOR MERIT
TO
PAUL VORIES MC NUTT
PAUL VORIES McNUTT, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States. Mr. McNutt, as Federal Security…
September 22, 1950
To the House of Representatives:
I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 9490, the proposed "Internal Security Act of 1950.''
I am taking this action only after the most serious study and reflection and after…
October 15, 1951
THANK YOU very much, Mr. Mayor. I shall treasure it all my life. It is very kind and thoughtful of your great city to think of making this presentation. I shall entrust it to the Secret Service to be sure that I get it home with me.…
September 27, 1950
Today is being celebrated as Women's Day by the Democratic Party. And I want to talk to you about something that is of great importance to women--not only those who belong to the Democratic Party, but to all the women in the country…