The buck stops here.

Harry Truman

Phrase on a sign on Harry Truman's desk in the White House.

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Topic

Political leadership Taking responsibility

Author

Harry Truman

Medium

Inscription

Language

English

Time

1945 1940s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Truman, Harry S. Sign on Truman's desk during his presidency. c. 1945.

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Another quote by Harry Truman

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

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Topic
American foreign policy Cold War
Speaker
Harry Truman
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1947 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Truman, Harry S. Address about establishing the Truman Doctrine. Joint session of Congress. 12 Mar. 1947, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Another quote from the 1940s

We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression-everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way-everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want... Everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear... Anywhere in the world.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Read this speech at UVA's Miller Center website
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Topic
Freedom of speech and expression Freedom American politics
Speaker
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1941 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano. "The Four Freedoms." State of the Union Message to Congress. 6 Jan. 1941, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Another quote from 1945

Painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy.

Pablo Picasso

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Topic
Painting Purpose of art Art
Speaker
Pablo Picasso
Medium
Interview
Language
French
Time
1945 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Picasso, Pablo. "Picasso n'est pas officier dans l'armee Francaise." Interviewed by Simon Tery. Les Lettres Francaise, 24 Mar. 1945.