The united nations is designed to make possible lasting freedom and independence for all its members. — Harry S. Truman
The marine corps is the navy’s police force and as long as I am president that is what it will remain. — Harry S. Truman
The atom bomb was no “great decision.” it was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness. — Harry S. Truman
My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. — Harry S. Truman
My father was not a failure. After all, he was the father of a president of the united states. — Harry S. Truman
Richard nixon is a no good, lying bastard. He can lie out of both sides of his mouth at the same time — Harry S. Truman
It’s plain hokum. If you can’t convince ‘em, confuse ‘em. It’s an old political trick. But this time it won’t work. — Harry S. Truman
In my opinion eight years as president is enough and sometimes too much for any man to serve in that capacity. — Harry S. Truman
In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves… — Harry S. Truman
If I hadn’t been president of the united states, I probably would have ended up a piano player in a bawdy house. — Harry S. Truman
Experience has shown how deeply the seeds of war are planted by economic rivalry and social injustice. — Harry S. Truman
Carry the battle to them. Don’t let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don’t ever apologize for anything. — Harry S. Truman
All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering — Harry S. Truman
America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. — Harry S. Truman
All my life, whenever it comes time to make a decision, I make it and forget about it. — Harry S. Truman