Documentary history of the Truman presidency . Vol. 15 , The fair deal-president Truman's vision of the American future

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• CONTENTS
• Acknowledgments = xxii
• Publisher's Note = xxii
• General Introduction = xxiii
• Introduction = xxix
• Document 1, September 6, 1945 Message To: Congress Fr: Harry S. Truman: Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Message of the President of the United States to the Congress, Description of steps necessary in process of reconversion and general line of approach toward full peacetime production and employment. Sampling of topics of discussion includes unemployment compensation, full employment, demobilization, end of wartime controls, housing, and postwar reconstruction = 1
• Document 2, ca. July 1948 Press release Fr: Publicity Division, Democratic National Convention Papers of Clark M. Clifford, 1948 Democratic Platform Approved By the Committee on Platform and Resolutions of Democratic National Convention, Text of Democratic Party platform highlighting accomplishments of the party since 1933 and positions on present foreign and domestic policies. Highlights of foreign policy positions include support for United Nations, conclusion of peace treaties with Axis, international control of atomic weapons, implementation of Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, and recognition of Israel. High-lights of domestic policy positions include anti-inflation measures, housing, tax reduction, repeal of Taft-Hartley Act, extension of social security and old-age insurance benefits, federal aid to education, agricultural price supports, flood relief and control, and civil rights. = 35
• Document 3, January 4, 1949 Press release Fr: Harry S. Truman: Papers of Harry S Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Text of State of the Union Address highlighting sacrifices of American public in peacetime and accomplishments of federal government; protection of economy from high prices, inflation, and support of fiscal policies, repeal of Taft-Hartley Act; expansion of national farm program; conservation of natural resources; extension of social security and medical care; federal aid to education; need for housing; and world peace policy [Retype of pages 50, 52, 54, 56, and 58.] = 50
• Document 4, January 19, 1949 Press release Fr: Harry S. Truman: Papers of Harry S. Truman: Files of David D. Lloyd, Text of Inaugural Address highlighting democratic ideal, opposition to communism, accolades for Marshall Plan, outline of courses of action in president's program for "peace and freedom," and efforts to achieve economic stability and prosperity. [Retype of pages 62, 65, and 67.] = 61
• Document 5, January 26, 1949 Report Fr: Bureau of the Budget Papers of George M. Elsey Index of the President's Legislative Recommendations, Index outlining legislative activities in ist session of the 81st Congress. Legislation is subdivided into International Affairs and Finance; National Defense; Veterans Services and Benefits; Social Welfare, Health, and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Natural Resources; Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Government Finance; General Government; Civil Rights; Federal Civilian Personnel; and Government Corporations. In addition, references to outlined legislation are noted by page number in president's State of the Union Address, the Economic Report of the President, and Budget Message. = 70
• Document 6, February4, 1949 Report Fr: Bureau of the Budget Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Legislative Check List for 81st Congress, First Session, Listing of legislative items subdivided into following categories: International Affairs and Finance; National Defense; Social Welfare, Health and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Natural Resources; Alaska Development Program; Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Government Finance; Federal Civilian Personnel; General Government; Civil Rights; and Government Corporations. In addition, these items are further subdivided into presidential recommendations and items recommended by agencies with notations as to what presidential speech or report introduced item, and name of sponsoring agency. = 76
• Document 7, ca February 6, 1949 Memorandum Fr: C[harles] S. M[urphy] Papers of Charles S. Murphy Matters the President might take up with the "Big Four" on February 7, 1949, Brief description outlining status of legislative actions relative to labor bill, hearings on reciprocal trade bill, and Senate Public Works Committee views on Missouri Valley Authority Bill. = 109
• Document 8, February 7, 1949 Memorandum To: Secretary of Defense [James Forrestal] Fr: William D. Hassett Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Transmittal of list of letters to president highlighting name and address of writer and synopsis of contents Relates to a variety of military-related topics, including a request to repeal Selective Service Act and discharge all members inducted under the act. = 112
• Document 9, April 2, 1949 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Charles S. Murphy Items to discuss with the Big Four, Status report on legislative actions related to proposed repeal of Taft-Hartley Act, Senate and House Committees on Public Works' views on Columbia Valley Administration bill and rumor that social security and federal aid to education legislation may be postponed until 2d session = 113
• Document 10, April 5, 1949 Memorandum To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Synopsis of views on "economic confusion" and problem with unemployment, efforts to maintain full employment, effects of inflation, and recommendation for special message to Congress regarding increasing unemployment compensation. = 115
• Document 11, ca. late April 1949 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter from Michael Straight of New Republic, inquiring about the Fair Deal. Notation that letter was acknowledged by Clark Clifford and answer being a "legislative program." = 118
• Document 12, April 29, 1949 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Summary of Status of Legislation Relating to Recommendations of the President, 81st Congress, ist Session Listing and status of legislative items subdivided into following categories: National Defense; International Affairs and Finance; Social Welfare, Health and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Natural Resources, Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Government Finance; General Government; Civil Rights; Federal Civilian Personnel; and Government Corporations. Where applicable, legislation indicates congressional sponsor of particular bill. = 119
• Document 13, May 20, 1949 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter for president affirming support for Fair Deal program by electing Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. to New York's 20th Congressional District. Acknowledgment from letter praises election of Roosevelt. = 132
• Document 14, August 25, 1949 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from American Federation of Labor President William Green inviting Truman to address 78th annual convention. Acknowledgment letter regrets that president will not be able to attend, but praises A.F.L. for its championing of worker rights and calling for support of Fair Deal program, particularly on labor-related legislative items. = 133
• Document 15, September 12, 1949 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Transmittal of clipping containing editorial and cartoon entitled "Fair deal Is a Flop but H.S.T Won't Admit It" by Frank Kent = 134
• Document 16, September 21, 1949 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Transmittal of list of urgent legislation noting recommended action, bills, and status of bills as of September 20, 1949 In addition, attention is drawn to Social Security bill and Point Ⅳ legislation = 135
• Document 17, September 21, 1949 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: James E. Webb Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Proposed Conversation with Senator Lucas on the Point Ⅳ Program, Legislative status of Point Ⅳ Program and recommended points of conversation with Senator Lucas, including financial guaranties and technical assistance. = 140
• Document 18, September 27, 1949 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Summary of House Majority Leader John McCormack's reports on thirteen pieces of urgent legislation on which House passage was needed before end of ist session. These include continued economic assistance to Korea; Point Ⅳ technical assistance and investment guarantees; expanded social security, Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (OASI), and public assistance; health service for school children; hospital construction program; aid for improvement of local public health services; aid for medical education; planning aid for public works; aid to education; National Science Foundation; civil rights; and Classification Act revision. = 142
• Document 19, October 1, 1949 Report Papers of George M. Elsey Summary of Status of Legislation Relating to Recommendations of the President, 8lst Congress, lst Session, Legislation with status is arranged by following subjects: National Defense; International Affairs and Finance; Social Welfare, Health and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Natural Resources; Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Government Finance; General Government; Civil Rights; Federal Civilian Personnel; and Government Corporations. [Retype of pages 148, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, and 163.] = 144
• Document 20, October 3, 1949 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Charles S. Murphy, Suggestions for discussion with the Big Four, Commentary on progress of passage of six measures on Urgent Legislation List, particularly on assistance rendered by Senate Majority Leader Scott Lucas and House Majority Leader John McCormack, progress of Korean aid program legislation, and recommendation of release to press copies of "Summary of the Status of Legislation Recommended by the President." = 165
• Document 21, October 10, 1949 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of telegram to president from publisher of The Rocky Mountain Unionists, Murray Mellicker, expressing support for Fair Deal program and requesting a statement from president for their first edition. [Retype of page 167.] = 167
• Document 22, October 20, 1949 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from Chester M. Way stating that president's future political campaigns will benefit from the term Fair Deal; letter referred to Democratic National Committee. = 169
• Document 23, ca. late October 1949 Article Fr: Congressional Record Papers of George M. Elsey "81st Congress Sets Proud Record", Congressional Record text of October 19, 1949, speech of House Majority Leader John McCormack summarizing legislative activities and accomplishments of 1st session of 81st Congress. These activities relate to international recovery and peace, national defense and security, housing, social security, health, and welfare, government reorganization, national economy, agriculture, labor, veterans, civil rights, and natural resources. = 170
• Document 24, ca. November 1949 Article Fr: Congressional Record Papers of George M. Elsey "We Stand Before an Era of Great Achievement for All Mankind", Congressional Record printing of Senate Majority Leader Scott Lucas' speech of October 17, 1949, highlighting legislative activities of 81st Congress, encompassing Fair Deal program. In addition, a copy of "Summary of Major Legislation, Eighty-First Congress, First Session (January 3 to October 19, 1949)" is included in article. = 174
• Document 25, November 2, 1949 Report Papers of George M. Elsey Summary of Status of Legislation Relating to Recommendations of the President Enacted during 81st Congress, 1st Session, Listing of enacted legislation with public/private law numbers arranged by following subjects: National Defense; International Affairs and Finance; Social Welfare, Health and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Natural Resources; Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; General Government; Federal Civilian Personnel; and Government Corporations. [Retype of pages 186 and 189.] = 186
• Document 26, February 9, 1950 Press release Fr: [White House] Papers of Charles S. Murphy Text of Truman letter to Vice President Alben Barkley, president of the Senate, supporting passage of H.R. 5472, rivers, harbors, and flood control authorization bill. Highlights include advantage of flood control, development of hydroelectric power resources, particularly in Now England states, and conservation. [Retype of page 195.] = 194
• Document 27, February 22, 1950 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Information on A. L. Hewett letter to president transmitting copy of Hewett's letter to New York Times commenting on Arthur Krock's interview with president, particularly in regard to portion referring to Fair Deal program. = 197
• Document 28, February 23, 1950 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File Letter to president from Edward Esmerian requesting information on Fair Deal for an essay he is writing for Hotchkiss School. = 198
• Document 29, April 4, 1950 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S Truman: White .House 199 Central Files-Official File, Letter from Bill Allaman, president of Sixth District, Young Democrats Club, Springfield, Missouri, requesting president's attendance at meeting honoring president and Fair Deal program at Lamar, Missouri = 199
• Document 30, April 10, 1950 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Charles S. Murphy Suggestions for discussion with the Vice President and Senator Lucas on April 11, 1950, Status report and comments on legislation in Senate relating to foreign aid, social security, Omnibus Rivers and Harbors Bill, Columbia Basin projects, water resources study by New England-New York Study Commission, Basing Point Bill, and Natural Gas Bill. = 200
• Document 31, April 19, 1950 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letters from Senator Hubert H. Humphrey regarding proposed debate with Senator Harry F. Byrd, request to abolish Byrd Committee, and comment that Humphrey has stirred controversy in Richmond with his speech about Senator Byrd. = 203
• Document 32, Apri1 29, 1950 Memorandum with attachment To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Charles S. Murphy Suggestions for discussion with the Congressional leaders, Commentary and status of Reorganization Plan #12, relating to National Labor Relations Board, Commodity Credit Corporation bill, communism charges by Senator McCarthy, Social Security, and Steed Subcommittee investigating effect of imports on unemployment. Attachment presents Bureau of the Budget report on Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee's recommended changes to Commodity Credit Corporation bill and an analysis of Magnuson Amendment of Section 22 of Agricultural Adjustment Act related to effect of agricultural imports on farm programs. = 204
• Document 33, May 2, 1950 Memorandum Papers of George M. Elsey, Outline of legislation relating to 1948 Democratic Party platform pledges in 81st Congress. Includes nonlegislative platform pledges and major presidential recommendations not spelled out or foreshadowed in 1948 platform. [Retype of pages 217, 219, and 221.] = 217
• Document 34, July 3, 1950 Report Papers of George M Elsey Items for Legislative Program (Supplementing Urgent List of May 29th) List and status of legislative proposals, in accord with administration's legislative program, considered highly desirable by sponsoring agency or department, but not of primary importance or recommended by president The proposals are divided into several categories: National Defense; International Affairs and Finance; Social Welfare, Health and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture, Natural Resources; Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; General Government; and Civil Rights Where applicable, legislation indicates congressional sponsor of the particular bill = 223
• Document 35, July 17, 1950 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy and Stephen J Spingarn Papers of Charles S. Murphy, Suggested items for discussion with the Big Four, Monday, July 17, 1950, Commentary on legislative items; highlights include Senate judiciary consideration of William Hastie nomination, Clayton Act amendments, Bridges' appropriation cuts, Point Ⅳ, Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA) aid and Morocco, and Guam Organic Act. = 231
• Document 36, August 8, 1950 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy and Stephen J. Spingarn Papers of Charles S. Murphy, Suggested Items for Discussion with the Big 4, Tuesday, August 8, 1950, Comments on and transmittal of legislative discussion items; highlights include Alaskan and Hawaiian statehood, Defense Production Bill, international program appropriations, waiver of copper import tax, and Niagara Treaty. = 233
• Document 37, ca. late September 1950 Article Fr: Congressional Record Papers of George M. Elsey "The Record of the Democratic 81st Congress", Speech of House Majority Leader John McCormack citing accomplishments of 81st Congress. Highlights include legislation related to foreign affairs, appointment of George C. Marshall as secretary of defense, revitalization of Western Europe, veterans benefits, ECA/Marshall Plan, national defense, national economy, Social Security Act revisions, aid to education, housing, governmental reorganization, agricultural programs, labor, and natural resources. = 235
• Document 38, October 6, 1950 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Summary of Status of Legislation Relating to Recommendations of the President, 81st Congress, 1949-1950 Report on legislation enacted in 1st and 2d sessions of 81st Congress and items that are still pending. Legislation is listed under National Defense; International Affairs and Finance; Veterans Affairs; Social Welfare, Health and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Natural Resources; Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Civil Rights; Government Finance; General Government; and Federal Civilian Personnel. This summary does not list appropriations recommendations. = 243
• Document 39, October 20, 1950 Memorandum To: Mr. [Charles S.] Murphy Fr: S[tephen] J.S[pingarn] Papers of George M. Elsey, Items for consideration for inclusion in the President's recommendations to the Congress when it reconvenes next month, Comments on president's decision to appeal for immediate legislative action during Special Session of 81st Congress regarding Alaskan and Hawaiian statehood and internal security legislation to replace McCarran Act In addition, suggestions for additional legislation for president to recommend are presented and include amendment to Section 7 of Clayton Act and ratification of Genocide Convention = 263
• Document 40, October 20, 1950 Memorandum with attachment To: Mr. [Charles S.] Murphy Fr: Richard E. Neustadt Papers of Richard E. Neustadt, Comments and views on legislation to be presented at Special Session of 81st Congress and 1st session of 82d Congress. Attachment consists of preliminary outline description of proposed legislative items. = 264
• Document 41, October 25, 1950 Memorandum To: Messrs. [Charles S.] Murphy et al. Fr: R[ichard] E. N[eustadt] Papers of Richard E. Neustadt Add to list of legislative issues dated October 20, 1950, Preliminary outline description of additional topics to be added to October 20 preliminary outline (see Document 40). These additional items include economic aid to Korea, Philippine aid bills, and revocation of export control on cotton. = 272
• Document 42, October 31, 1950 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Letter to William J. Hopkins, executive clerk of White House, from Herman Kahn, director of Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, regarding Estes Kefauver's endorsement of Howard Baker in 1940, and comments on disparaging remarks by Baker about Fair Deal. = 273
• Document 43, November 8, 1950 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Letter to president from former Representative John R. Walsh endorsing Fair Deal program and president's acknowledgment that fight for program will continue. = 274
• Document 44, November 20, 1950 Memorandum To: Mr. [Charles S.] Murphy Fr: R[ichard] E. Neustadt Papers of Richard E. Neustadt Legislative program-short and long sessions, Comments on proposed items for discussion with president regarding legislative actions during short session (Special Session) of 81st Congress; included are Genocide Convention, postal rates, public health grants, District of Columbia Home Rule, and war damage insurance. Preliminary work on legislative activities for ist session of 82d Congress are also addressed, particularly foreign economic programs, defense production, manpower, and civil rights. = 275
• Document 45, November 27, 1950 Memorandum Fr: [George M. Elsey] Papers of George M. Elsey Legislation before the Short Session of Congress Beginning November 27, 1950, Comments and status report on legislation divided into two categories: (1) "Legislation of Greatest Urgency," which includes supplemental appropriations bills, tax legislation, Yugoslavia aid, rent control, and Alaskan and Hawaiian statehood; and (2) "Other Legislation Which the President Believes Should Be Passed if Possible," which includes Clayton Act amendments, aid to public health, aid to education, and waiver of copper import tax. = 277
• Document 46, December 4, 1950 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Charles S. Murphy, Suggested items for discussions with the Big Four, Monday, December 4, Discussion topics include vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans, aid for medical education, authorization for increased ECA expenditures in South Asia, and International Trade Organization legislation. = 279
• Document 47, January 3, 1951 Report Fr: Office of Coordinator of Information, House of Representatives Papers of George M. Elsey, Major Legislative Actions, Eighty-first Congress: Final Edition, Full report on 81st Congress's legislative actions relating to emergency programs, international affairs, national defense and internal security, governmental reorganization, national economy, social security, health, and welfare, agriculture, labor, veterans, civil rights, and natural resources. Table of appropriations is included. Information on actions includes bill number, description, notation on whether actions have been "reported," "passed" and/or "in conference," and final public law number. = 281
• Document 48, ca. January 3, 1951 Memorandum with attachments Fr: [Richard E. Neustadt] Papers of Richard E. Neustadt Proposed Legislation in Budget Message (Fourth draft-1/3/51), Listing of legislative items with page number from fourth draft of president's Budget Message. In addition, notation is made whether legislative item was mentioned or implied in president's draft State of the Union address. Attachments include lists of items not covered in Budget Message, items included in first draft of Budget Message, and pre-first draft outline of legislation to be included in Budget Message. = 310
• Document 49, January 5, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of George M. Elsey Summary of Status of Legislation Relating to Recommendations of the President for Congressional Action in the "Short Session," 81st Congress, Second Session (As of final adjournment 1/2/51), List and status of legislation subdivided into following categories: National Defense; International Affairs and Finance; Veterans Services and Benefits; Social Welfare, Health, and Security; Housing and Community Facilities; Education and General Research; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources, Transportation and Communication; Finance, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Government Finance; General Government; and Civil Rights. [Retype of pages 316, 318, and 320.] = 316
• Document 50, January 11, 1951 Statement Fr: [Harry S. Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Statement regarding desire to "stand behind the Fair Deal," recognition of emergency situation in Korea, and support of decision to prioritize military production and to set in motion a practice of rigid economy in nondefense activities. = 322
• Document 51, February 10, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Description and status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; General Government; and Civil Rights. = 323
• Document 52, March 9, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry, Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research, Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; General Government, and Civil Rights. In addition, presents status of studies by presidential commissions looking toward future legislative recommendations. = 329
• Document 53, April 2, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; General Government; and Civil Rights. = 337
• Document 54, April 28, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages These recommendations are categorized into Military Services, International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-management Relations, Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research, Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; General Government; and Civil Rights. = 344
• Document 55, May 14, 1951 Memorandum To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy Papers of Charles S. Murphy Suggested items for discussion with the Big Four, Monday, May 14, Comments on taxes and inflation, postal rates, India Aid Bill, reciprocal trade, and appropriation actions referring to public power, public housing, and Kem amendment on East-West trade in third Supplemental Bill. = 351
• Document 56, July 7, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; General Government; and Civil Rights. In addition, appendix lists legislative recommendations of president thus far enacted into law = 352
• Document 57, July 12, 1951 Memorandum with attachment To: President Truman Fr: Charles S. Murphy, Papers of Charles S. Murphy Discussion with congressional leaders on S. 984-The Ellender-Poage Farm Labor Bill, Views on necessity for congressional action regarding alien Mexican labor problem, crop situation, and starting negotiations with Mexico as soon as possible. Attachment, entitled "Supplementing Actions To Be Recommended to Congress in connection with S. 984-The Ellender-Poage Bill," outlines immigration legislation and supplemental appropriations needed to respond to wetback problem. = 360
• Document 58, July 21, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; General Government; and Civil Rights. In addition, appendix lists legislative recommendations of president thus far enacted into law. = 363
• Document 59, August 11, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits, General Government; and Civil Rights. In addition, appendix lists legislative recommendations of president thus far enacted into law. = 371
• Document 60, September 24, 1951 Memorandum Fr: [Charles S. Murphy] Papers of Charles S. Murphy Status of the President's Legislative Program in the Pre-Adjournment Schedule, Status report on substantive legislation scheduled for final passage by House and Senate before adjournment. These include Military Construction Bill, Mutual Security Bill, increased funds for Export-Import Bank, postal rate increase, Classified Employees Pay Bill and Postal Pay Bill. In addition, other items in president's program that might be passed are listed and include termination of state of war with Germany, Defense Production Act amendments, and improvement in laws controlling immigration of Mexican labor. = 379
• Document 61, October 8, 1951 Memorandum Fr: [Charles S. Murphy] Papers of Charles S. Murphy Army Civil Functions Bill, Comments on Army Civil Functions Bill relating to flood control and power projects and on intransigence of Representative Clarence Cannon. = 380
• Document 62, October 8, 1951 Memorandum To: [President Truman] Fr: [Charles S. Murphy] Papers of Charles S. Murphy Suggested Items for Discussion at the Big Four Meeting, Monday, October 8, 1951, Status report on several legislative topics including increasing penalties for violation of antinarcotics laws, Jenner amendment to tax bill, unemployment compensation for federal workers, repeal of fats and oils embargo in Defense Production Act, restoration of authority to impose slaughter of livestock quotas, and nomination of Phillip Jessup. = 381
• Document 63, .ca late October 1951 Memorandum To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Legislation: Final resume for First Session of 82nd Congress, Accounting of presidential approvals or vetoes of Senate and House public and private bills and joint resolutions = 383
• Document 64, November 3, 1951 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Final Report: Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, First Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Report consisting of legislative recommendations of president enacted into law at end of 1st session. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Transportation and Communication; Housing and Community Development-Veterans Services and Benefits; and General Government. The second part of the report consists of those recommendations on which action was not completed upon adjournment of 1st session. These include items subdivided into International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; General Government; and Civil Rights. = 384
• Document 65, November 7, 1951 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from Richard A. Meyer, chairman, Independent Voters of Illinois, expressing regret for passing of Nimitz Committee (Commission on Internal Security and Individual Rights) and expression of hope that president will continue to promote Fair Deal and civil rights program in Congress = 393
• Document 66, December 12, 1951 Letter with attachment To: L E. Thomas Fr: William D. Hassett Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Acknowledgment of letter of November 5, 1951, to president, and assurance that president benefits from public opinion mail and that aim to bring about a lasting world peace, expanding domestic economy is president's ultimate goal. Attached letter presents views on a perceived lack of direction of country, cites examples, and requests president to state his views on future. = 394
• Document 67, December 17, 1951 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from Chuck Hau advising him that Secretary Oscar L. Chapman made a deep impression upon people of Hawaii and that they have a better understanding of Fair Deal program. = 397
• Document 68, February 6, 1952 Letter with attachment To: Bill Orum Fr: William D. Hassett Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Acknowledgment of January 1, 1952, letter to president applauding his accomplishments, particularly Fair Deal program = 398
• Document 69, February 11, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter from Representative Edward J Hart to president, inviting him to a New Jersey Democratic Party political rally and picnic in August, following Democratic National Convention. = 400
• Document 70, February 22, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter from Creekmore Fath of Austin, Texas, to Press Secretary Joseph Short regarding government research project on Now Deal and Fair Deal and requesting copies of background reports for use in combating opposition to Fair Deal within Texas Democratic Party. = 401
• Document 71, March 15, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from John De G. Hine expressing Ms support for Fair Deal program and requesting government spending facts. Letter referred to Bureau of the Budget for appropriate handling. = 402
• Document 72, May 7, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of correspondence between Howard D. Felsher, Truman and Press Secretary Joseph Short regarding a possible television series featuring president that would assist him in presenting his views to public. Final telegram of November 6, 1952, requests president to re-review his earlier television series proposal. = 403
• Document 73, May 15, 1952 Letter with attachment To: Arthur Ebenhack Fr: Matthew J Connelly Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Acknowledgment of letter to president from Arthur Ebenhack in which booklet entitled "Plenty of Planks," an expos$$\acute e$$ on possible extensions of Fair Deal program, is transmitted and offer is made to meet with president. = 404
• Document 74, May 20, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Brief description of letter to president from Leonard M. Todd reporting on criticism regarding sources of president's income and accusations that president benefits from graft with which Fair Deal is accused of being riddled. Press Secretary Joseph Short's response states that "president will leave the White House with no more than what he has been able to save from his salary." = 406
• Document 75, May 21, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to Matthew J. Connelly requesting message from president commenting on Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor congressional representation at Democratic-Farmer-Labor State Convention. Acknowledged by president with accolades for members of delegation, particularly Senator Hubert H. Humphrey and Representative Eugene McCarthy, and support of Minnesota liberalism for New Deal and Fair Deal = 407
• Document 76, May 24, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter from Paul F Patton to president regarding inevitable victory of president's Fair Deal policy in upcoming presidential election = 408
• Document 77, May 29, 1952 Telegram To: President Truman Fr: Marilla B. Ransone Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Comments on decline of Fair Deal in Virginia due to alleged economic problems and decision by sender, Mrs Marilla B. Ransone and friends, to vote Republican in upcoming election. = 409
• Document 78, June 14, 1952 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Legislative Recommendations of the President, 82nd Congress, Second Session (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Status of legislative recommendations of president, as highlighted in State of the Union Address, Economic Report, Budget Message, and recent special messages. These recommendations are categorized into Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Labor and Labor-Management Relations; Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; Federal Civilian Personnel; General Government; Reorganization Plans of 1952; and Civil Rights. In addition, legislative recommendations made to ist session and still current are indicated. = 410
• Document 79, June 16, 1952 Report Fr: Office of Coordinator of Information, House of Representatives Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files Major Legislative Actions, Eighty-second Congress [Second Session] Up to June 16, 1952, Full report on 82d Congress's legislative actions as of June 16, 1952, divided into legislative actions enacted into law in lst session and status of actions during 2d session. The legislative actions are subdivided into following categories: International Affairs; National Defense and Internal Security; National Economy; Governmental Reorganization; Social Security, Health, and Welfare; Agriculture; Labor; Civil Rights; Veterans and Servicemen; and Natural Resources Information on listed actions include bill number, description, notation on whether actions have been "reported," "passed" and/or "in conference," and final public law number. Table of appropriations and list of expiring legislation are also included. = 423
• Document 80, July 9, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter from Professor Ivan W. Parkins, Political Science Department, University of Akron, to president stating that he feels that New Deal and Fair Deal have not been adequately justified to public in terms of theory and tradition and believes that if Americans can be made to understand political practice in terms of political belief, it will benefit democracy. = 459
• Document 81, July 16, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from Robert E. Sherwood stating his belief that Democrats will win in November, provided Dixiecrats do not control Democratic National Convention or platform. President acknowledges letter with confidence that Democratic Party, based on beliefs of New Deal and Fair Deal, will triumph in Chicago [Retype of page 460.] = 460
• Document 82, July 21, 1952 Memorandum To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files, Legislation-Final resume for Second Session of 82nd Congress, Accounting of presidential approvals and vetoes of Senate and House private and public bills. = 462
• Document 83, July 21, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Brief summary of president's message to Democratic National Convention in Chicago, July 21, 1952. Highlights include responsibilities of delegates and exhortation to Democratic Party to continue promoting principles and policies of New Deal and Fair Deal. = 463
• Document 84, August 8, 1952 Report To: [President Truman] Papers of Harry S. Truman: Records of the Democratic National Committee (Clipping File) Final Report: Legislative Recommendations of the President, 81st and 82nd Congresses (Excluding Appropriation Requests), Report on legislative recommendations of president enacted into law by 81st and 82d Congresses, and status of presidential recommendations on which action had not been completed upon adjournment of 82d Congress, July 7, 1952. Recommendations are subdivided into following categories: Military Services; International Security and Foreign Relations; Finance, Commerce, and Industry; Transportation and Communication; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Agricultural Resources; Labor and Labor-Management Relations, Housing and Community Development; Education and General Research; Social Security, Welfare, and Health; Veterans Services and Benefits; Federal Civilian Personnel; General Government; and Civil Rights. Appendices consist of listing of reorganization plans submitted to 81st and 82d Congresses and seven-year record of congressional action on recommendations in president's 21-Point Program of September 6, 1945. = 464
• Document 85 August l3, 1952 Letter with attachment To: A. Edward Wall Fr: Matthew J. Connelly, Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Acknowledgment of letter to president of July 17, 1952, approving of president's statement on urgency of preserving and extending Fair Deal and Wall's decision to write Florida delegates with a similar plea = 490
• Document 86, September 4, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of letter to president from Ray Young, Erie, Pennsylvania, offering two votos from his household for Fair Deal. = 492
• Document 87, September 23, 1952 Telegram To: President Truman Fr: John A. Flemming Papers of Harry S Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Accolades for success of Truman administration in strengthening economy, noting peak levels of business, savings, and jobs, and assurance that history will attribute this prosperity to policies of New Deal and Fair Deal. = 493
• Document 88, November 19, 1952 Letter To: President Truman Fr: Robert W. Fleming Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Request for input from president in regard to Fleming's planned "factual yarn" of his life under last six months of New Deal-Fair Deal. [Transcription of handwritten letter.] = 494
• Document 89, November 23, 1952 Cross Reference Sheet To: Files Papers of Harry S. Truman: White House Central Files-Official File, Synopsis of correspondence between Julian Goodman of National Broadcasting Company, Inc., William A. Bales, and Assistant Press Secretary Irving Perlmeter regarding planned documentary program summarizing past twenty years of Democratic administration. Requests comments from President Truman for use in portion of program relating to his administration. Acknowledgment highlights president's policy on these types of projects. [Retype of page 496.] = 496
• Document 90, ca. 1953 Notes Fr: [Eben A. Ayers] Papers of Harry S. Truman: President's Secretary's Files President Truman's Message of September 6, 1945, Summary of actions taken in promulgation and presentation of president's 21-Point Program to Congress, constituting platform of his administration and his legislative program to implement it. = 498
• Subject Index = 503