I believe that we must assist free peoples to work out their own destinies in their own way. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I never would have agreed to the formulation of the Central Intelligence Agency back in forty-seven, if I had known it would… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Of course, there are dangers in religious freedom and freedom of opinion. But to deny these rights is worse than dangerous, it… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Without a strong educational system — free of government control — democracy is crippled. Knowledge is not only the key to power.… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
It is through generous giving, that we affirm before the world, our nation's faith in the inalienable right of every man, to… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
There is no more fundamental axiom of American freedom than the familiar statement: In a free country we punish men for the… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
When we refused to be forced out of Berlin, we demonstrated to the people of Europe that with their cooperation we would… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
We seek a peaceful world, a prosperous world, a free world, a world of good neighbors, living on terms of equality and… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I have little patience with people who take the Bill of Rights for granted. The Bill of Rights, contained in the first… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Here we now have the freedom of all religions, and I hope that never again will we have a repetition of religious… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Peace is precious to us. It is the way of life we strive for with all the strength and wisdom we possess.… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Our efforts have brought new hope to all mankind. We have beaten back despair and defeatism. We have saved a number of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
We are profoundly grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us: the preservation of our freedom, so dearly bought and so highly prized;… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Of course, there are dangers in religious freedom and freedom of opinion. But to deny these rights is worse than dangerous, it… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the individual,… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
All will concede that in order to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors. That applies in every field of human endeavor. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be remarked for their vices and follies than not be noticed at all! — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Most of the time most people know the right thing to do ...its the doing of it that gives them trouble — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
It can be lost, and it will be, if the time ever comes when these documents are regarded not as the supreme expression of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
On tight money: It reflects a reversion to the old idea that the tree can be fertilized at the top instead of at the… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The United States should not under any circumstances throw away our gun until we are sure the rest of the world cannot arm against… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the individual, and is… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Although I hold the highest civil honour in the world, I have always regarded my rank and title as a Past Grand Master of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image