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In September 1945, Truman addressed Congress and presented a 21-point program of domestic legislation outlining a series of proposed actions in the fields of economic development and social welfare. [5] The measures that Truman proposed to Congress included: [6] Major improvements in the coverage and adequacy of the unemployment compensation ...
The 1949 State of the Union Address was given by Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, on Wednesday, January 5, 1949, to the 81st United States Congress in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives. [1] It was Truman's fourth State of the Union Address.
The Point Four Program was a technical assistance program for "developing countries" announced by United States President Harry S. Truman in his inaugural address on January 20, 1949. It took its name from the fact that it was the fourth foreign policy objective mentioned in the speech.
Restricting Competition in Certain Civil Service Examinations to Veterans July 16, 1945 54 9589-A: Authorizing the Petroleum Administrator To Take Possession of and Operate the Butadiene Plant Operated by Sinclair Rubber, Inc., at Houston, Texas July 19, 1945 55 9590: Establishing Certain Awards for the Coast and Geodetic Survey July 21, 1945 ...
Military history presentation by Dr. Michael Gunn at 10 a.m., art showcase of veterans participating in Cincinnati VA’s Creative Arts Therapy program 9 a.m.-noon and 4-7 p.m., Queen City Band ...
The convention was called to order by the permanent chairman, Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky. [2] With delegates demoralized by Republican wins in 1946 that had given them control of Congress, and what appeared to be Truman's slim chance for reelection in his own right, on July 13 Barkley gave the keynote speech, as he had in 1932 and 1936. [2]
Lebanon National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located just outside the city of Lebanon in Marion County, Kentucky. [ citation needed ] Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs , it encompasses 14.8 acres (6.0 ha) and as of the end of 2005 it had 4,699 interments.
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the town in Dumfries and Galloway, 40 minutes into its flight from London to New York. ... Floral tributes in the Lockerbie bombing memorial ...