Publisher's Synopsis
State of the Union Addresses by Harry S. Truman is a collection of speeches given by the former President of the United States to the United States Congress. The book includes all of Truman's State of the Union addresses from 1946 to 1953, which were delivered during his presidency. In these speeches, Truman addressed a wide range of issues including the economy, foreign policy, civil rights, education, and national security. The book provides readers with a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the United States during this period, as well as Truman's vision for the country's future. The speeches are presented in chronological order and are accompanied by introductory notes that provide context and background information. Overall, State of the Union Addresses by Harry S. Truman is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the United States during the mid-20th century.Today, our population has doubled. Our national production has risen from about $50 billion, in terms of today's prices, to the staggering figure of $255 billion a year. We have a more productive economic system and a greater industrial potential than any other nation on the globe. Our standard of living is an inspiration for all other peoples. Even the slightest changes in our economic and social life have their effect on other countries all around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.