Presidents and Their Pens by Humes James C.;Eisenhower Julie Nixon;

Author:Humes, James C.;Eisenhower, Julie Nixon;
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Hamilton Books
Published: 2012-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

How strange the matter-of-fact Missouri twang sounded to a world still familiar with a previous president’s Harvard phrasing and diction! Truman continued:

Each period of our national history has had its special challenges. Those that confront us now are as momentous as any in the past. Today marks the beginning not only of a new Administration, but of a period that will be eventful, perhaps decisive, for us and the world.[15]

He looked solemn and determined as he read. Truman’s voice was surprisingly strong. There was no hesitation. It was plain that he had worked on it and knew every line. Those close by on the platform could see breath frosting the air. Though a major statement of American aspirations, its focus was on the world, “the peace of the world,” “world recovery,” “people all over the world.” He denounced Communism as a false doctrine dependent on deceit and violence. The line between Communism and democracy was clear.

Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and fairness.

Communism subjects the individual to arrest without lawful cause, punishment without trial, and forced labor as the chattel of the state. It decrees what information he shall receive, what art he shall produce, what leaders he shall follow, and what thoughts he shall think. Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights of the individual and his freedom in the exercise of his abilities.[16]

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