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Truman concluded his speech by noting that the United States stood at a consequential place in history and urged the Congress to cooperate with him in rising to the task: [1] We stand at the opening of an era which can mean either great achievement or terrible catastrophe for ourselves and for all mankind.
Complete Official Documents of Truman's Presidency. Transcript. The Truman Library’s audio collection includes more than 900 recordings of historic speeches and remarks of Harry S. Truman, dating from 1934 to 1968.
Two Bibles were used in the inaugural ceremony-the Bible used at the swearing-in of the President on April 12, 1945, and a Gutenberg Bible presented by the citizens of Independence, Mo. The President's left hand rested on both Bibles while he took the oath.
Martha Ellen Young Truman (November 25, 1852 – July 26, 1947) was the mother of U.S. president Harry Truman, the paternal grandmother of Margaret Truman, the paternal great-grandmother of Clifton Truman Daniel, and the mother-in-law of Bess Truman.
Truman concluded his speech by reminding the nation of its "high purposes" and calling for remembrance of "the fundamentals" as the world looked to the United States for leadership: As we do so, let us keep ever before us our high purposes.
Feb 8, 2022 · On March 12, 1947, President Harry S. Truman presented this address before a joint session of Congress. His message, known as the Truman Doctrine, asked Congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for Turkey and Greece.
Discover life events, stories and photos about Martha Ellen Young (1852–1947) of Grandview, Jackson, Missouri, United States.
