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The Public Papers of President Harry S. Truman
1949

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Foreword - President Harry S. Truman

Preface - Wayne C. Grover, Bernard L. Boutin

1. White House Statement Announcing Recognition of the Government of Korea. January 1, 1949

2. Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. January 5, 1949

3. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Pay Increases for Federal Executives. January 6, 1949

4. The President's News Conference of January 7, 1949

5. Special Message to the Congress: The President's Economic Report. January 7, 1949

6. Letter to the Chairmen, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees, on Extending the Trade Agreements Act. January 8, 1949

7. The President's News Conference on the Budget. January 8, 1949

8. Annual Budget Message to the Congress: Fiscal Year 1950. January 10, 1949

9. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Charter of the Organization of American States. January 13, 1949

10. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Inter-American Convention on the Granting of Political Rights to Women. January 13, 1949

11. The President's News Conference of January 13, 1949

12. Special Message to the Congress Requesting Permanent Reorganization Legislation. January 17, 1949

13. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention on Wage and Hour Statistics in Principal Mining and Manufacturing Industries.
January 17, 1949

14. Message in Response to Governor Dewey's Inaugural Greetings. January 18, 1949

15. Remarks at the Truman-Barkley Dinner. January 18, 1949

16. Remarks at a Luncheon of the Finance Committee of the Democratic National Committee. January 19, 1949

17. Remarks at a Dinner of the Presidential Electors Association. January 19, 1949

18. Remarks at the Battery D Breakfast. January 20, 1949

19. Inaugural Address. January 20, 1949

20. Remarks to the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee. January 21, 1949

21. Special Message to the Congress Concerning Relief to Palestine Refugees. January 27, 1949

22. The President's News Conference of January 27, 1949

23. White House Statement Announcing Recognition of the Government of Transjordan. January 31, 1949

24. White House Statement Announcing Recognition of the Government of Israel. January 31, 1949

25. Remarks to the National Planning Association. February 1, 1949

26. Letter to the Governors Convening the Highway Safety Conference. February 2, 1949

27. Remarks to Young Representatives From Marshall Plan Countries. February 3, 1949

28. The President's News Conference of February 3, 1949

29. Statement by the President on the Toll Taken by Heart Diseases. February 7, 1949

30. The President's News Conference of February 10, 1949

31. Letter to the President of the Senate Transmitting Appropriation Estimate for White House Repairs. February 17, 1949

32. The President's News Conference of February 17, 1949

33. Remarks to Officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. February 18, 1949

34. Statement by the President Reactivating the United Service Organizations. February 19, 1949

35. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Bill Extending the Institute of Inter-American Affairs. February 21, 1949

36. Remarks at a Dinner in Honor of General Vaughan Given by the Reserve Officers Association. February 22, 1949

37. Remarks at a Savings Bond Drive Dinner. February 23, 1949

38. Remarks at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. February 24, 1949

39. Address at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. February 24, 1949

40. The President's News Conference of February 24, 1949

41. Letter to Senate and House Committee Chairmen on the Folsom Dam. February 25, 1949

42. Radio Address Opening the Red Cross Fund Campaign. February 28, 1949

43. Statement by the President: The 100th Anniversary of the Department of the Interior. March 2, 1949

44. Remarks to a Group From the Eighth Annual Science Talent Search. March 3, 1949

45. The President's News Conference of March 3, 1949

46. Letter Accepting Resignation of James Forrestal as Secretary of Defense. March 3, 1949

47. Special Message to the Congress on Reorganization of the State Department. March 4, 1949

48. Memorandum on Civil Defense Planning. March 4, 1949

49. Remarks to Representatives of the American Legion. March 4, 1949

50. Special Message to the Congress on Reorganization of the National Military Establishment. March 5, 1949

51. Address at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. March 8, 1949

52. The President's News Conference at Key West. March 18, 1949

53. Remarks at the Graduation Ceremonies, Fleet Sonar School, U.S. Naval Base, Key West, Florida. March 18, 1949

54. Address Before the United States Conference of Mayors. March 21, 1949

55. Address Before the President's Conference on Industrial Safety. March 23, 1949

56. Remarks at a Testimonial Dinner for Secretary Forrestal. March 23, 1949

57. Statement by the President Upon Signing Resolution for the Relief of Palestine Refugees. March 24, 1949

58. The President's News Conference of March 24, 1949

59. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Establishing a Commission on the Renovation of the White House.
March 25, 1949

60. Citation Accompanying Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy. March 25, 1949

61. Statement by the President on the 128th Anniversary of the Independence of Greece. March 25, 1949

62. Radio Address as Part of Interdenominational Program, "One Great Hour." March 26, 1949

63. Citation Accompanying Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to James Forrestal. March 28, 1949

64. Remarks at a Dinner for Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson. March 28, 1949

65. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Housing and Rent Act. March 30, 1949

66. The President's News Conference of March 31, 1949

67. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing for an Under Secretary of Defense. April 2, 1949

68. Address on the Occasion of the Signing of the North Atlantic Treaty. April 4, 1949

69. Toasts of the President and the Prime Minister of Belgium. April 4, 1949

70. Remarks to a Group of New Democratic Senators and Representatives. April 6, 1949

71. Exchange of Messages Between the President and Prime Minister Attlee on the Anniversary of the Signing of the Foreign Assistance Act.
April 7, 1949

72. The President's News Conference of April 7, 1949

73. Statement by the President Making Public the First Report of the President's Committee on Religion and Welfare in the Armed Forces.
April 8, 1949

74. Remarks at a Supper for the Jefferson-Jackson Day Executive Committee. April 8, 1949

75. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting the North Atlantic Treaty. April 12, 1949

76. Remarks on the Floor of the Senate on the Fourth Anniversary of the Death of President Roosevelt. April 12, 1949

77. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Establishment of a Columbia Valley Administration. April 13, 1949

78. The President's News Conference of April 14, 1949

79. Statement by the President Commending the National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission. April 15, 1949

80. Remarks to Members of the National Conference of Business Paper Editors. April 15, 1949

81. Statement by the President Making Public the Report of the Commission on Labor Relations in Atomic Energy Installations. April 18, 1949

82. Address and Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Volunteers in the Savings Bond Campaign. April 19, 1949

83. Remarks to Members of the Associated Church Press. April 21, 1949

84. The President's News Conference of April 21, 1949

85. Special Message to the Congress on the Nation's Health Needs. April 22, 1949

86. Remarks at a Meeting With the American Society of Newspaper Editors. April 22, 1949

87. Statement by the President Upon Appointing William H. Davis as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Labor Relations Panel. April 26, 1949

88. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting the Charter for the International Trade Organization. April 28, 1949

89. The President's News Conference of April 28, 1949

90. Remarks to the National Association of Radio Farm Directors. May 2, 1949

91. Remarks to Members of the Agricultural Editors Association. May 3, 1949

92. Statement by the President Upon Releasing General Clay Following the Agreement to Lift the Berlin Blockade. May 3, 1949

93. The President's News Conference of May 5, 1949

94. Special Message to the Congress on Reorganization of the Executive Branch of the Government. May 9, 1949

95. The President's News Conference of May 12, 1949

96. Statement by the President Upon Signing Temporary Appropriations Bill. May 12, 1949

97. Message to the Congress Transmitting Third Annual Report on U.S. Participation in the United Nations. May 12, 1949

98. Radio Remarks Opening the Opportunity Savings Bond Drive. May 16, 1949

99. Citation Accompanying Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to General Lucius D. Clay. May 17, 1949

100. Letter to Mon C. Wallgren Regarding Withdrawal of His Nomination as Chairman, National Security Resources Board. May 17, 1949

101. Letter to the Secretary of the Interior on the Transfer of the Pacific Islands to Civilian Administration. May 18, 1949

102. Remarks of Welcome to the President of Brazil at the Washington National Airport. May 18, 1949

103. Remarks and Toasts at a Dinner in Honor of President Dutra of Brazil. May 18, 1949

104. Letter to Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., in Response to His Report on the United Service Organizations. May 19, 1949

105. Remarks to Members of the Brazilian Press. May 19, 1949

106. Statement by the President on Activating a Generator at Grand Coulee Dam. May 20, 1949

107. Toasts of the President and President Dutra at a Dinner at the Brazilian Embassy. May 20, 1949

108. Joint Statements Following Discussions With the President of Brazil. May 21, 1949

109. Remarks Upon Receiving the Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. May 25, 1949

110. Remarks to the President's Conference on Community Responsibility to Our Peacetime Servicemen and Women. May 25, 1949

111. Statement by the President Upon Receiving Final Report of the Hoover Commission. May 26, 1949

112. The President's News Conference of May 26, 1949

113. The President's News Conference of June 2, 1949

114. Address to the President's Conference on Highway Safety. June 2, 1949

115. Remarks to the Foreign Delegates of the Inter-American Bar Association. June 2, 1949

116. Address at a Dinner in Honor of General George C. Marshall. June 5, 1949

117. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Continuation of Economic Assistance to Korea. June 7, 1949

118. The President's News Conference of June 9, 1949

119. Informal Remarks in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Connection With the Reunion of the 35th Division Association. June 10-11, 1949

120. Address in Little Rock at the Dedication of the World War Memorial Park. June 11, 1949

121. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. June 16, 1949

122. The President's News Conference of June 16, 1949

123. Remarks to the Delegates to the National 4-H Club Camp. June 16, 1949

124. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Continuing Suspension of Annual Assessment Work on Mining Claims. June 17, 1949

125. Remarks to Delegates to the National Conference of Boy Governors. June 17, 1949

126. Letter to the Speaker on the Housing Bill. June 17, 1949

127. Special Message to the Congress Upon Signing the Reorganization Act. June 20, 1949

128. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 1 of 1949 Establishing a Department of Welfare. June 20, 1949

129. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 2 of 1949: Bureau of Employment Security. June 20, 1949

130. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 3 of 1949: Post Office Department. June 20, 1949

131. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 4 of 1949: National Security Council and National Security Resources Board.
June 20, 1949

132. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 5 of 1949: Civil Service Commission. June 20, 1949

133. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 6 of 1949: United States Maritime Commission. June 20, 1949

134. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 7 of 1949: Public Roads Administration. June 20, 1949

135. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Extending Certain Benefits to Reservists and National Guardsmen. June 20, 1949

136. Statement by the President Reporting on the Paris Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers. June 21, 1949

137. Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Raising the Salaries of Federal Executives. June 23, 1949

138. Letter to Senator O'Mahoney Upon Signing Resolution Authorizing the Publication of "Economic Indicators." June 23, 1949

139. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Point 4 Legislation. June 24, 1949

140. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Further Reorganization of the Post Office Department. June 24, 1949

141. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Virgin Islands Corporation Act. June 30, 1949

142. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Report on Highway Needs. June 30, 1949

143. Letter to Jess Larson on the Signing of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. June 30, 1949

144. The President's News Conference of June 30, 1949

145. Letter to Agency Heads on Implementation of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. July 2, 1949

146. Veto of Bill for the Relief of the City of Reno, Nevada. July 5, 1949

147. Statement by the President on Government Printing and Binding. July 5, 1949

148. The President's News Conference of July 7, 1949

149. Letter to the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on the Problem of Concentration of Economic Power. July 9, 1949

150. Veto of Bill To Amend the Contract Settlement Act of 1944. July 11, 1949

151. Special Message to the Congress: The President's Midyear Economic Report. July 11, 1949

152. Telegram Urging Management and Labor Leaders To Postpone the Steel Strike. July 12, 1949

153. Further Telegrams to Leaders in the Steel Labor Dispute. July 13, 1949

154. Radio and Television Report to the American People on the State of the National Economy. July 13, 1949

155. The President's News Conference of July 14, 1949

156. Memorandum to Agency Heads on the Channeling of Federal Procurement, etc., Programs to Areas of Economic Distress. July 14, 1949

157. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Housing Act of 1949 July 15, 1949

158. Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 8 of 1949: Department of Defense. July 18, 1949

159. Address in Chicago Before the Imperial Council Session of the Shrine of North America. July 19, 1949

160. Remarks in Chicago at the Shriners Diamond Jubilee Banquet. July 19, 1949

161. The President's News Conference of July 21, 1949

162. Statement by the President Upon Ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty. July 25, 1949

163. Special Message to the Congress on the Need for a Military Aid Program. July 25, 1949

164. Letter to the Speaker on Home Rule for the District of Columbia. July 25, 1949

165. Remarks to a Group of German Editors and Publishers. July 26, 1949

166. The President's News Conference of July 28, 1949

167. Statement by the President Upon Signing Order Providing for a Management Improvement Program in the Executive Branch. July 29, 1949

168. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing Federal Assistance to the Fort Sumner Irrigation District, New Mexico.
July 29, 1949

169. Statement by the President Reviewing the Nation's Atomic Energy Program. August 1, 1949

170. Remarks to the American Legion Boys Forum of National Government. August 3, 1949

171. The President's News Conference of August 4, 1949

172. Remarks of Welcome to President Quirino of the Philippines at Washington National Airport. August 8, 1949

173. Toasts of the President and President Quirino at the State Dinner. August 8, 1949

174. Veto of Bill Amending Provisions Relating to the Retirement of Reserve Personnel. August 9, 1949

175. Veto of Bill To Provide Without Charge Certain Information From the Census Records. August 9, 1949

176. Toasts of the President and President Quirino at a Dinner in Honor of President Truman. August 9, 1949

177. Statement by the President Upon Signing the National Security Act Amendments of 1949. August io, 1949

178. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of the Philippines. August 11, 1949

179. The President's News Conference of August 11, 1949

180. Letter to General Eisenhower Thanking Him for His Services as Presiding Officer of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. August 11, 1949

181. Letter to the Vice President on Reorganization Plans 1 and 2 of 1949. August 12, 1949

182. The President's News Conference of August 18, 1949

183. Letter to the Speaker Concerning Irrigation in the Grand Prairie Area of Arkansas. August 22, 1949

184. Address in Miami at the Golden Jubilee Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. August 22, 1949

185. Veto of Bill for the Construction and Operation of the Vermejo Reclamation Project, New Mexico. August 23, 1949

186. Remarks to a Group of South Carolinians. August 23, 1949

187. Remarks to a Group of Exchange Teachers From Great Britain. August 23, 1949

188. Statement by the President on the Coming Into Effect of the North Atlantic Treaty. August 24, 1949

189. Remarks at the Swearing In of Associate Justice Tom Clark. August 24, 1949

190. Remarks at a Dinner Honoring William Boyle, New Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. August 24, 1949

191. Remarks to the Delegates of Girls Nation. August 25, 1949

192. The President's News Conference of August 25, 1949

193. Statement by the President on the Appointment of Gordon R. Clapp as Chairman of an Economic Survey Mission to the Near East.
August 26, 1949

194. Remarks in Philadelphia at the American Legion Convention Luncheon. August 29, 1949

195. Address in Philadelphia at the American Legion Convention. August 29, 1949

196. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill for the Construction of the Weber Basin Reclamation Project, Utah. August 30, 1949

197. Remarks to the Conference of the President's Committee on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. August 30, 1949

198. Telegram to the Governors Concerning the Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth. August 31, 1949

199. Statement by the President: Labor Day. September 1, 1949

200. The President's News Conference of September 1, 1949

201. Statement by the President on Federal Employees Displaced by Reduction-in-Force. September 3, 1949

202. Labor Day Address at the Allegheny County Free Fair in Pittsburgh. September 5, 1949

203. Labor Day Address in Des Moines at the Convention of the American Veterans of World War II. September 5, 1949

204. Remarks to Members of the National Committee for the Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth. September 8, 1949

205. The President's News Conference of September 8, 1949

206. Veto of Bill To Convey Lands to the City of Miles City, Montana. September 9, 1949

207. Remarks to a Group of Bishops of the Church of England. September 9, 1949

208. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing Aid to Local School Agencies in Federally Affected Areas. September 10, 1949

209. Telegram to Labor and Management Leaders Following Receipt of Report of the Steel Factfinding Board. September 10, 1949

210. Remarks at the Joint Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
September 13, 1949

211. The President's News Conference of September 15, 1949

212. Remarks to the National Citizens Committee for United Nations Day. September 15, 1949

213. Letter to Steel Industry Labor and Management Leaders Urging an Early Settlement of the Dispute. September 21, 1949

214. The President's News Conference of September 22, 1949

215. Letter Accepting Resignation of Basil O'Connor as President of the American National Red Cross. September 22, 1949

216. Statement by the President on Announcing the First Atomic Explosion in the U.S.S.R. September 23, 1949

217. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Trade Agreements Extension Act. September 26, 1949

218. Letter to the Vice President Urging Senate Action To Raise the Salaries of Federal Executives. September 26, 1949

219. Radio Address on Democratic Women's Day. September 27, 1949

220. Address in Kansas City at a Dinner Honoring Democratic National Chairman, William M. Boyle, Jr. September 29, 1949

221. Radio Remarks Opening the Community Chest Campaign. September 30, 1949

222. Letter to Senator Johnson on the Nomination of Leland Olds to the Federal Power Commission. October 4, 1949

223. Remarks at an Officers Luncheon, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. October 4, 1949

224. Letter to John L. Sullivan Accepting the Honorary Chairmanship of National Brotherhood Week. October 5, 1949

225. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Mutual Defense Assistance Act. October 6, 1949

226. The President's News Conference of October 6, 1949

227. Remarks of Welcome to Prime Minister Nehru of India at the Washington National Airport. October 11, 1949

228. Special Message to the Congress Upon Signing Bill To Raise the Pay of Certain Employees of the Veterans Administration.
October 12, 1949

229. Veto of Bill Providing for Federal Aid to State Fish Restoration and Management Projects. October 12, 1949

230. Remarks at a Meeting With the Ambassadors to the Council of the Organization of American States. October 12, 1949

231. The President's News Conference of October 13, 1949

232. Veto of Bill Relating to the Development of the Fish, Wildlife, and Recreational Aspects of the Colorado-Big Thompson Federal
Reclamation Project. October 14, 1949

233. Veto of Bill Establishing a Program in Aid of the Navajo and Hopi Indians. October 17, 1949

234. The President's Special Conference With the Association of Radio News Analysts. October 19, 1949

235. Letter to the President of the Senate Commending the 81st Congress for the Accomplishments of the First Session. October 19, 1949

236. The President's News Conference of October 20, 1949

237. Address in New York City at the Cornerstone Laying of the United Nations Building. October 24, 1949

238. Remarks at a Luncheon in New York City on United Nations Day. October 24, 1949

239. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Fair Labor Standards Amendments. October 26, 1949

240. The President's News Conference of October 27, 1949

241. Memorandum on the Transfer of Admiral Denfeld From the Post of Chief of Naval Operations. October 27, 1949

242. Statement by the President Upon Signing the New Classification Act. October 28, 1949

243. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing for Improved Rural Telephone Facilities. October 28, 1949

244. Statement by the President Upon Signing the National Military Establishment Appropriation Act. October 29, 1949

245. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Relating to the San Luis Valley Project, Colorado. October 29, 1949

246. Radio Address as Part of the Program "Religion in American Life." October 30, 1949

247. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Authorize Payments for the Purchase of Automobiles by Certain Disabled Veterans.
October 31, 1949

248. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Providing Hospital Care for Indian Patients in New Mexico. October 31, 1949

249. Remarks to the American Society of Civil Engineers. November 2, 1949

250. Remarks and Address in St. Paul as Part of Minnesota's Truman Day Celebration. November 3, 1949

251. Radio Address as Part of a Program Sponsored by the Independent Citizens Committee for Lehman for Senator. November 5, 1949

252. Remarks at the Women's National Democratic Club Dinner. November 8, 1949

253. The President's News Conference of November 10, 1949

254. Address at a Luncheon of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. November 11, 1949

255. Letter Accepting Resignation of Julius A. Krug as Secretary of the Interior. November 11, 1949

256. Address at the Annual Meeting of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. November 15, 1949

257. Remarks Upon Accepting Report of the U.S. Committee for the U.N. International Children's Emergency Fund. November 16, 1949

258. Remarks of Welcome to the Shah of Iran at the Washington National Airport. November 16, 1949

259. Toast of the President at the Dinner in Honor of the Shah of Iran. November 16, 1949

260. The President's News Conference of November 17, 1949

261. White House Statement Following Visit to the President by the Deputy Premiers of Greece. November 18, 1949

262. Toast of the President at a Dinner Given in His Honor by the Shah of Iran. November 18, 1949

263. Remarks to the Delegates to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. November 22, 1949

264. Exchange of Messages With Prime Minister Nehru of India. November 23, 1949

265. The President's News Conference at Key West. December 8, 1949

266. Statement by the President in Response to Report "Issues Involved in a Unified and Coordinated Federal Program for Transportation."
December 13, 1949

267. The President's Second News Conference at Key West. December 15, 1949

268. Address at the Unveiling of a Memorial Carillon in Arlington National Cemetery. December 21, 1949

269. The President's News Conference of December 22, 1949

270. Exchange of Messages With Pope Pius XII. December 23, 1949

271. Address in Connection With Lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the White House Grounds. December 24, 1949

272. Statement by the President on the Occasion of the Independence of Indonesia. December 28, 1949

273. Joint Statement Following Discussions With the Shah of Iran. December 30, 1949

274. Statement by the President on the United Nations Economic Survey Mission to the Middle East. December 30, 1949