Experience has shown how deeply the seeds of war are planted by economic rivalry and social injustice.

My father was not a failure. After all, he was the father of a president of the United States.

I have had enough experience in all my years, and have read enough of the past, to know that advice to grandchildren is usually wasted.

The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want.

The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority of the new State of Israel.

At this moment, I have in my heart a prayer. As I have assumed my heavy duties, I humbly pray, Almighty God, in the words of King Solomon: 'Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad, for who is able to judge this thy so great people?' I ask only to be a good and faithful servant of my LORD and my people.

The United Nations is designed to make possible lasting freedom and independence for all its members.