Longhand Note of President Harry S. Truman

In this diary entry, President Truman complains about the 81st Congress, which is opposing many of his policies even though it has a Democratic majority. He comments on the recalcitrance of Southern Democrats in Congress, who join with conservative Republicans in resisting his...

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Nos. 30, 1950 to a most trying and hectic neek. The last session of the 81st Congress has been in session for a few sdays andit looks as if their are more morons than partnicate in it thy friend Harry lined up against yugowlas Rid. Wonder No.2 Byrd say 8 he has the professional southerness helper in the Senate the Car thy of Wisconsin if he'd like being handed Stalias is No.1. Ellender, a leftorer of thithypic Long require in Louisiana Eastand de- a Bixiecrat from miscisciple hase cided State hood for Alaska and Fullight from an Ransas. an Caped - and potter ! man mants the R.CC handicapped? and gene Cox of Georgia wants to restore the