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The Public Papers of President Harry S. Truman
1947

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Foreword - President Harry S. Truman

Preface - Wayne C. Grover, Bernard L. Boutin

1. Letter Accepting Resignation of Bernard M. Baruch as U.S. Representative on the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. January 4, 1947

2. Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. January 6, 1947

3. Letter Accepting Resignation of James F. Byrnes as Secretary of State. January 7, 1947

4. Special Message to the Congress: The President's First Economic Report. January 8, 1947

5. Memorandum Concerning the Red Cross Campaign. January 8, 1947

6. The President's News Conference on the Budget. January 8, 1947

. . Statement by the President at the Budget Seminar. January 8 1947

7. Annual Budget Message to the Congress: Fiscal Year 1948. January 10, 1947

8. Statement by the President on Highway Safety. January 15, 1947

9. Remarks to Members of the President's Committee on Civil Rights. January 15, 1947

10. Letter to Secretary Patterson and Secretary Forrestal Concerning Unification of the Armed Services. January 16, 1947

11. White House Statement Concerning the President's Recommendation of an Additional Repeal of Authorized Appropriations. January 17, 1947

12. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Concerning Creation of a Department of National Defense.
January 18, 1947

13. Exchange of Messages With the President of France. January 22, 1947

14. The President's News Conference of January 23, 1947

15. Letter to the President of Italy Following Prime Minister de Gasperi's Visit to the United States. January 25, 1947

16. Message to the King of Sweden on the Death of Prince Gustaf Adolf. January 27, 1947

17. Radio Remarks on Behalf of the March of Dimes Campaign. January 30, 1947

18. Special Message to the Congress on Extension of the Second War Powers Act. January 31, 1947

19. The President's News Conference of February 1, 1947

. . Statement by the President on Labor-Management Relations. February 1, 1947

20. Letter to Leaders of Labor and Management in the Building and Construction Industry. February 1, 1947

21. Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Report on U.S. Participation in the United Nations. February 5, 1947

22. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Succession to the Presidency. February 5, 1947

23. Statement by the President on the Death of O. Max Gardner. February 6, 1947

24. Special Message to the Congress on Rubber. February 7, 1947

25. Message to Admiral Stone Commending Him on His Service With the Allied Commission for Italy. February 7, 1947

26. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Concerning Gifts to the United Nations. February 7, 1947

27. Statement by the President Announcing Further Steps in Aid of Highway Safety. February 8, 1947

28. Statement by the President on the Increasing Incidence of Heart Disease. February 8, 1947

29. Statement by the President Urging Extension of Authority To Ship Emergency Supplies to Europe. February 13, 1947

30. Toasts of the President and the President-Elect of Uruguay. February 13, 1947

31. The President's News Conference of February 13, 1947

. . Statement by the President Reiterating His Views as to the Conduct of the Presidency. February 13, 1947

32. Statement by the President on the Famine in Rumania. February 17, 1947

33. Citation Accompanying Legion of Merit Awarded to the King of Saudi Arabia. February 18, 1947

34. Citation Accompanying Legion of Merit Awarded to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. February 18, 1947

35. Special Message to the Congress on Termination of Emergency and Wartime Powers. February 19, 1947

36. The President's News Conference of February 20, 1947

37. Special Message to the Congress Requesting Appropriations for Aid to Liberated Countries. February 21, 1947

38. Special Message to the Congress on U.S. Participation in the International Refugee Organization. February 24, 1947

39. Statement by the President Upon Issuing Order on the Administration of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Program. February 25, 1947

40. Message to the Congress Transmitting First Report of the Air Coordinating Committee. February 26, 1947

41. White House Statement in Response to Foreign Secretary Bevin's Remarks Relating to U.S. Interest in Palestine. February 26, 1947

42. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Draft of National Security Act. February 26, 1947

43. Remarks to Representatives of the American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service. February 27, 1947

44. Special Message to the Congress Requesting Funds for Rental Housing for Veterans. February 28, 1947

45. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill for Cooperation With Mexico in Control of Livestock Diseases. February 28, 1947

46. The President's News Conference of February 28, 1947

47. Statement by the President on the World's Food Needs. February 28, 1947

48. Remarks Upon Presenting the Wendell Willkie Awards for Journalism. February 28, 1947

49. Radio Remarks Opening the Red Cross Campaign. February 28, 1947

50. Special Message to the Congress on Discontinuing the Selective Service. March 3, 1947

51. Address in Mexico City. March 3, 1947

52. Address on Foreign Economic Policy, Delivered at Baylor University. March 6, 1947

53. Letters Concerning the OWMR Advisory Board's Report on the Guaranteed Wage. March 8, 1947

54. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Establishment of an Office of Selective Service Records. March 10, 1947

55. Letter to Members of the Advisory Committee on the Merchant Marine. March 11, 1947

56. Special Message to the Congress on Greece and Turkey: The Truman Doctrine. March 12, 1947

57. Statement by the President Concerning Greek Reaction to His Message. March 15, 1947

58. Special Message to the Congress on Export Controls. March 19, 1947

59. Special Message to the Congress on U.S. Participation in the World Health Organization. March 21, 1947

60. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Bill. March 22, 1947

61. Message to Secretary General Trygve Lie on the Anniversary of the United Nations First Meeting in the United States. March 25, 1947

62. The President's News Conference of March 26, 1947

63. Statement by the President on the Expiration of the Selective Training and Service Act. March 31, 1947

64. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Sugar Control Extension Act. March 31, 1947

65. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Extension of Rent Controls. April 1, 1947

66. Statement by the President on the Death of the King of Greece. April 1, 1947

67. The President's News Conference of April 3, 1947

68. Address at the Jefferson Day Dinner. April 5, 1947

69. Statement by the President: The Diamond Anniversary of Arbor Day. April 10, 1947

70. The President's News Conference of April 10, 1947

71. Remarks Broadcast as Part of a Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Program. April 12, 1947

72. Special Message to the Congress on Control of Trade in Arms and Munitions of War. April 15, 1947

73. Citations Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to Cordell Hull. April 15, 1947

74. Remarks at a Meeting With the American Society of Newspaper Editors. April 17, 1947

75. Statement by the President on the Improved Budget Outlook. April 19, 1947

76. Address in New York City at the Annual Luncheon of the Associated Press. April 21, 1947

77. Veto of Resolution Limiting Application of Provisions of Law to Counsel of the Senate Committee To Investigate the National Defense
Program. April 23, 1947

78. The President's News Conference of April 24, 1947

. . Memorandum From the Attorney General Concerning the Veto Message of April 22, 1947. April 24, 1947

79. Remarks of Welcome to President Aleman of Mexico at the Washington National Airport. April 29, 1947

80. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 1 of 1947. May 1, 1947

81. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 2 of 1947. May 1, 1947

82. Remarks to a Special Group on the Role of the Press in Traffic Safety. May 1, 1947

83. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of Mexico. May 1, 1947

84. Citation Accompanying Legion of Merit Awarded to Miguel Aleman, President of Mexico. May 1, 1947

85. Letter to the President, National Association of Wholesalers. May 3, 1947

86. Address at the Opening of the Conference on Fire Prevenvention. May 5, 1947

87. Letter Appointing Members of Panel on Labor Problems in Government-Possessed Plants or Mines. May 7, 1947

88. The President's News Conference of May 8, 1947

89. Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Requesting Appropriations for the Employees Loyalty Program. May 9, 1947

90. The President's Special Conference With the Association of Radio News Analysts. May 13, 1947

91. Exchange of Messages With President Aleman of Mexico. May 13, 1947

92. Statement by the President Concerning Final Burial of the Dead of World War II. May 13, 1947

93. Special Message to the Congress Upon Signing the Portal- to-Portal Act. May 14, 1947

94. Citation Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to John Wesley Snyder. May 14, 1947

95. The President's News Conference of May 15, 1947

96. Letter to Senator Wherry Concerning the Moratorium on Reclamation Projects and Other Federal Construction. May 16, 1947

97. Letter to Secretary Anderson Calling a Conference on Farm Real Estate Prices. May 16, 1947

98. Special Message to the Congress on Health and Disability Insurance. May 19, 1947

99. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Extension of the Second War Powers Act. May 22, 1947

100. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Endorsing the Truman Doctrine. May 22, 1947

101. Special Message to the Congress on Military Collaboration With Other American States. May 26, 1947

102. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 3 of 1947. May 27, 1947

103. Statement by the President Upon Signing Orders Relating to Meritorious Awards for Wartime Services. May 30, 1947

104. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Agreement Extending Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil and Gas. June 2, 1947

105. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Ambassador Ivanissevich of Argentina. June 3, 1947

106. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Report of the Advisory Commission on Universal
Training. June 4, 1947

107. The President's News Conference of June 5, 1947

. . . Statement by the President on the General Price Situation. June 5, 1947

108. Statement by the President on Palestine. June 5, 1947

109. Statement by the President Upon Receiving the Attorney General's Report on Governmental Patent Practices and Policies. June 7, 1947

110. Address in Kansas City at the 35th Division Reunion Memorial Service. June 7, 1947

111. Address Before the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. June 11, 1947

112. The President's Special News Conference With Prime Minister Mackenzie King Near Ottawa. June 12, 1947

113. Statement by the President on the Treaty of Peace With Italy. June 14, 1947

114. Statement by the President on the Peace Treaties With Hungary, Rumania, and Bulgaria. June 14, 1947

115. Letter Appointing Members of a Special Board of Inquiry on Air Safety. June 15, 1947

116. Veto of Bill To Reduce Income Taxes. June 16, 1947

117. Commencement Address at Princeton University. June 17, 1947

118. Address Opening the President's Second Highway Safety Conference. June 18, 1947

119. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on the Administration of Guam, Samoa, and the Former Japanese
Mandated Islands. June 19, 1947

120. Veto of the Taft-Hartley Labor Bill. June 20, 1947

121. Radio Address to the American People on the Veto of the Taft-Hartley Bill. June 20, 1947

122. Statement by the President on the Economic Effects of Foreign Aid. June 22, 1947

123. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Conventions and Recommendations of the International Labor Conference. June 23, 1947

124. Special Message to the House of Representatives Transmitting Conventions and Recommendations of the International Labor
Conference. June 23, 1947

125. Letter to Senator Barkley on the Attempt To Override the Taft-Hartley Veto. June 23, 1947

126. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting a Convention of the International Labor Conference. June 24, 1947

127. The President's News Conference of June 26, 1947

. . . Statement by the President on the Overriding of the Taft-Hartley Veto. June 26, 1947

128. Veto of the Wool Act. June 26, 1947

129. Remarks Broadcast on the Second Anniversary of the United Nations. June 26, 1947

130. Address Before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. June 29, 1947

131. Special Message to the Congress Upon Signing the Housing and Rent Act. June 30, 1947

132. Citation Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to Dean Acheson. June 30, 1947

133. Statement by the President Upon Signing Resolution Authorizing Him To Accept Membership in the International Refugee Organization.
July 1,1947

134. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Bill Providing Benefits to Philippine Army Veterans.
July 1, 1947

135. Statement by the President on the Reduction in Appropriations for the Bureau of Internal Revenue. July 1, 1947

136. Special Message to the Congress on the Control and Administration of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. July 2, 1947

137. Special Message to the Congress on the Trusteeship Agreement for the Territory of the Pacific Islands. July 3, 1947

138. Independence Day Address Delivered at the Home of Thomas Jefferson. July 4, 1947

139. Statement by the President on the Report of the Cabinet Committee on World Food Programs. July 5, 1947

140. Special Message to the Congress on Admission of Displaced Persons. July 7, 1947

141. The President's News Conference of July 10, 1947

142. Statement by the President on the Wage Increase of the Coal Miners. July 14, 1947

143. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Second Decontrol Act. July 15, 1947

144. Special Message to the Congress on Flood Control in the Mississippi River Basin. July 16, 1947

145. The President's News Conference of July 17, 1947

146. Letter to Members of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch. July 17, 1947

147. Veto of Second Bill To Reduce Income Taxes. July 18, 1947

148. Letter Appointing Members to the Air Policy Commission. July 18, 1947

149. Letter to the Chairman of the Air Coordinating Committee. July 18, 1947

150. Letter Accepting Resignation of Robert P. Patterson as Secretary of War. July 18, 1947

151. Statement by the President Upon Signing Resolution Authorizing Approval of Trusteeship Agreement for the Trust Territory of the
Pacific Islands. July 19, 1947

152. Excerpts from Special Message: The President's Midyear Economic Report to the Congress. July 21, 1947

153. Statement by the President: The Jewish New Year. July 22, 1947

154. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Concerning a Proposed Statue of Commodore John Barry. July 23, 1947

155. The President's News Conference of July 24, 1947

156. Statement by the President Upon Signing Resolution Terminating Additional Emergency Powers. July 25, 1947

157. Statement by the President on the Dangers of Explosive Type War Souvenirs. July 25, 1947

158. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Authorizing Redemption of Veterans' Terminal Leave Bonds. July 26, 1947

159. Executive Order 9877: Functions of the Armed Forces. July 26, 1947

160. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Amend the Interstate Commerce Act. July 30, 1947

161. Statement by the President Upon Approving Resolution Providing for Congressional Study of Aviation Problems. July 30, 1947

162. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Authorizing Commemorative Coins. July 31, 1947

163. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Relating to Refund of Taxes Illegally Paid by Indian Citizens. July 31, 1947

164. Remarks to Reporters Following the Death of the President's Mother. August 1, 1947

165. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Reimbursing the District of Columbia for Expenses of U.S. Park Police. August 5, 1947

166. Letter to Governor Pinero of Puerto Rico Upon Signing Bill Providing for an Elected Governor. August 5, 1947

167. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Repealing the Ship Warrants Act. August 6, 1947

168. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Permit Part-Time Referees in Bankruptcy To Act for Claimants Against the United States.
August 6, 1947

169. Memorandum of Disapproval of the National Science Foundation Bill. August 6, 1947

170. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Exclude Newspaper and Magazine Vendors From the Social Security System. August 6, 1947

171. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Relating to Garbage Originating Outside the Continental United States. August 7, 1947

172. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Construction of a Bridge Across the St. Lawrence River. August 7, 1947

173. Statement by the President on the New Housing and Home Finance Agency. August 7, 1947

174. The President's News Conference of August 7, 1947

. . . Statement by the President on the Effect of Congressional Changes in the Budget. August 7, 1947

175. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Continue Certain Mining Subsidies. August 8, 1947

176. Statement by the President Upon Approving Resolution Continuing Regulation of Consumer Credit. August 8, 1947

177. The President's News Conference of August 14, 1947

178. Statement by the President on Myron C. Taylor's Mission to the Vatican. August 15, 1947

179. Citation Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to David K. Niles. August 20, 1947

180. The President's News Conference on the Review of the Budget. August 20, 1947

. . . Statement by the President Reviewing the 1948 Budget as Approved by the Congress. August 20, 1947

181. Statement by the President on the Review of the 1948 Budget. August 20, 1947

182. The President's News Conference of August 21, 1947

183. Statement by the President Upon Receiving Report of His Scientific Research Board. August 27, 1947

184. Letter to Secretary Schwellenbach on Employment of the Physically Handicapped. August 27, 1947

185. Exchange of Messages With Pope Pius XII. August 28, 1947

186. Letter to Secretary Krug on the Forthcoming International Conference on Natural Resources. August 29, 1947

187. Statement by the President: Labor Day. August 30, 1947

188. Address Before the Rio de Janeiro Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Continental Peace and Security. September 2, 1947

189. Address in Rio de Janeiro Before a Joint Session of the Congress of Brazil. September 5, 1947

190. Letter to the President, National Federation of Federal Employees. September 17, 1947

191. The President's News Conference of September 25, 1947

. . . Statement by the President Making Public a Report of the Cabinet Committee on World Food Programs. September 25, 1947

. . . Statement by the President on the Marshall Plan. September 25, 1947

192. Letter to Dr. Vannevar Bush Upon His Appointment as Chairman, Research and Development Board. September 25, 1947

193. Radio Address Opening the Community Chest Campaign. September 26, 1947

194. Statement by the President Making Public a Report "The Federal Research Program." September 27, 1947

195. The President's News Conference Following a Meeting With Congressional Leaders. September 29, 1947

. . . Statement by the President After a Conference With Congressional Leaders. September 29, 1947

196. The President's Special Conference With Editors of Business and Trade Papers. September 30, 1947

197. Letter to Committee Chairmen on the Situation in Western Europe. October 1, 1947

198. Remarks to Members of the Citizens Food Committee. October 1, 1947

199. Citation Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to Louis Johnson. October 1, 1947

200. Citation Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to Fred M. Vinson. October 3, 1947

201. Statement by the President Making Public a Report "Administration for Research." October 4, 1947

202. Radio and Television Address Concluding a Program by the Citizens Food Committee. October 5, 1947

203. Citation Accompanying the Legion of Merit Awarded to the Shah of Iran. October 7, 1947

204. Address Broadcast to the Women of the United States. October 8, 1947

205. The President's News Conference of October 9, 1947

206. Statement by the President Making Public a Report "Manpower for Research." October 11, 1947

207. Telegram to State Governors Urging Cooperation With the Citizens Food Committee. October 13, 1947

208. Statement by the President Concerning Payment of Procurement Obligations to France. October 15, 1947

209. The President's News Conference of October 16, 1947

210. Remarks and Question and Answer Period With the National Conference of Editorial Writers. October 17, 1947

211. Statement by the President Making Public a Report "The Nation's Medical Research." October 18, 1947

212. Statement by the President on Receiving Secretary Krug's Report "National Resources and Foreign Aid." October 18, 1947

213. The President's News Conference Announcing the Calling of a Special Session of Congress. October 23, 1947

. . . Statement by the President Announcing a Special Session of Congress in November. October 23, 1947

214. Radio Address to the American People on the Special Session of Congress. October 24, 1947

215. Statement by the President Making Public a Report by the Civil Rights Committee. October 29, 1947

216. Statement by the President on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. October 29, 1947

217. Statement by the President Making Public a Report "The Impact of the Foreign Aid Program Upon the Domestic Economy." November 1, 1947

218. The President's News Conference of November 6, 1947

219. Statement by the President Making Public a Report "European Recovery and American Aid." November 8, 1947

220. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Report on Assistance to Greece and Turkey. November 10, 1947

221. The President's News Conference of November 13, 1947

222. Statement by the President on the Government's Employee Loyalty Program. November 14, 1947

223. Statement by the President Making Public the Report of the Advisory Committee on the Merchant Marine. November 15,1947

224. Special Message to the Congress on the First Day of the Special Session. November 17, 1947

225. Letter to the Chairman, Citizens Food Committee, on the Need for Continuing Conservation Efforts. November 20, 1947

226. The President's News Conference of November 21, 1947

227. Letter Accepting Resignation of Robert E. Hannegan as Postmaster General. November 25, 1947

228. Special Message to the Congress on Extending the Maritime Commission's Authority To Operate, Sell, and Charter Vessels. December 1, 1947

229. Statement by the President Making Public a Report on the Needs of the Navajo Indians. December 2, 1947

230. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance. December 4, 1947

231. Address on Conservation at the Dedication of Everglades National Park. December 6, 1947

232. The President's News Conference of December 11, 1947

233. Citation Accompanying the Distinguished Service Medal Presented to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. December 11, 1947

234. Statement by the President on the Need for Preserving Freedom and Independence in Italy. December 13, 1947

235. Statement by the President Making Public a Report of the Commission on Higher Education. December 15, 1947

236. The President's News Conference of December 18, 1947

. . . Statement by the President Making Public the Final Report of the Citizens Food Committee. December 18, 1947

. . . Statement by the President Concerning Publication of the Names of Speculators in Commodities. December 18, 1947

237. Statement by the President Announcing Appointment of Members of the National Labor-Management Panel. December 18, 1947

238. Special Message to the Congress on the Marshall Plan. December 19, 1947

239. Exchange of Messages With Prime Minister de Gasperi of Italy. December 20, 1947

240. Address at the Lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the White House Grounds. December 24, 1947

241. Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Establishing the Interdepartmental Committee for Scientific Research and Development.
December 24, 1947

242. Statement on the Resolution Enacted in Response to the President's Message of November 17. December 28, 1947

243. The President's News Conference of December 31, 1947