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Cold War3 quotes
I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. — Harry Truman · 1947Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice. — Harry Truman · 1949What we are doing in Korea is this: we are trying to prevent a third world war. — Harry Truman · 1951Nuclear weapons3 quotes
Sixteen hours ago an American airplane dropped one bomb on Hiroshima... The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the Far East. — Harry Truman · 1945Having found the bomb we have used it. — Harry Truman · 1945The release of atomic energy constitutes a new force too revolutionary to consider in the framework of old ideas. — Harry Truman · 1945American foreign policy2 quotes
I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. — Harry Truman · 1947Almost a year ago, in company with 16 free nations of Europe, we launched the greatest cooperative economic program in history. The purpose of that unprecedented effort is to invigorate and strengthen democracy in Europe, so that the free people of that continent can resume their rightful place in the forefront of civilization and can contribute once more to the security and welfare of the world. — Harry Truman · 1949Communism2 quotes
Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice. — Harry Truman · 1949Communism subjects the individual to arrest without lawful cause, punishment without trial, and forced labor as the chattel of the state. It decrees what information he shall receive, what art he shall produce, what leaders he shall follow, and what thoughts he shall think. — Harry Truman · 1949Democracy2 quotes
Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix. — Harry Truman · 1972Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice. — Harry Truman · 1949International politics2 quotes
The first half of this century has been marked by unprecedented and brutal attacks on the rights of man, and by the two most frightful wars in history. The supreme need of our time is for men to learn to live together in peace and harmony. — Harry Truman · 1949Almost a year ago, in company with 16 free nations of Europe, we launched the greatest cooperative economic program in history. The purpose of that unprecedented effort is to invigorate and strengthen democracy in Europe, so that the free people of that continent can resume their rightful place in the forefront of civilization and can contribute once more to the security and welfare of the world. — Harry Truman · 1949Marshall Plan2 quotes
The Marshall Plan will go down in history as one of America's greatest contributions to the peace of the world. — Harry Truman · 1955Almost a year ago, in company with 16 free nations of Europe, we launched the greatest cooperative economic program in history. The purpose of that unprecedented effort is to invigorate and strengthen democracy in Europe, so that the free people of that continent can resume their rightful place in the forefront of civilization and can contribute once more to the security and welfare of the world. — Harry Truman · 1949Political leadership2 quotes
The buck stops here. — Harry Truman · 1945I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if He had taken a poll in the land of Israel? — Harry Truman · 1954Political theory2 quotes
Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix. — Harry Truman · 1972Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice. — Harry Truman · 1949World War II2 quotes
Sixteen hours ago an American airplane dropped one bomb on Hiroshima... The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the Far East. — Harry Truman · 1945The Marshall Plan will go down in history as one of America's greatest contributions to the peace of the world. — Harry Truman · 195520th century1 quote
The first half of this century has been marked by unprecedented and brutal attacks on the rights of man, and by the two most frightful wars in history. The supreme need of our time is for men to learn to live together in peace and harmony. — Harry Truman · 1949American politics1 quote
I fired him because he wouldn't respect the authority of the President. That's the answer to that. I didn't fire him because he was a dumb son of a bitch, although he was, but that's not against the law for generals. If it was, half to three-quarters of them would be in jail. — Harry Truman · 1974Authoritarianism1 quote
The first half of this century has been marked by unprecedented and brutal attacks on the rights of man, and by the two most frightful wars in history. The supreme need of our time is for men to learn to live together in peace and harmony. — Harry Truman · 1949Communism vs. democracy1 quote
Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice. — Harry Truman · 1949Equality1 quote
Every segment of our population and every individual has a right to expect from our Government a fair deal. — Harry Truman · 1949Government1 quote
Every segment of our population and every individual has a right to expect from our Government a fair deal. — Harry Truman · 1949Government secrets1 quote
Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix. — Harry Truman · 1972Human rights1 quote
We believe that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good. We believe that all men have a right to freedom of thought and expression. We believe that all men are created equal because they are created in the image of God. — Harry Truman · 1949Israel1 quote
The Government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government of the de facto authority of the new state of Israel. — Harry Truman · 1948Justice1 quote
Every segment of our population and every individual has a right to expect from our Government a fair deal. — Harry Truman · 1949Korean War1 quote
What we are doing in Korea is this: we are trying to prevent a third world war. — Harry Truman · 1951Leadership1 quote
I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if He had taken a poll in the land of Israel? — Harry Truman · 1954Misfortunes of others1 quote
It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours. — Harry Truman · 1958Parents and children1 quote
I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want, and then advise them to do it. — Harry Truman · 1955Public opinion1 quote
I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if He had taken a poll in the land of Israel? — Harry Truman · 1954Raising kids1 quote
I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want, and then advise them to do it. — Harry Truman · 1955Self-government1 quote
Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice. — Harry Truman · 1949Taking responsibility1 quote
The buck stops here. — Harry Truman · 1945Zionism1 quote
The Government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government of the de facto authority of the new state of Israel. — Harry Truman · 1948