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You may be thinking of Harry Truman, who put a sign on his desk, "The buck stops here." It meant that the final responsibility fell on him.
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What was the meaning of the sign on president Harry Trumans desk that read the buck stops here?
Rightly or wrongly, the nation ultimately holds the president responsible for the good and bad of government.The phrase "the buck stops here" was a famous motto used by U.S. president Harry Truman. It means that responsibilities should not be passed beyond a point.
What governmental body can declare war?
The Congress. The president can engage in military actions, however, these must be stopped without congressional support within 90 days.
What happened in Georgia in response to general Sherman's order that freed slaves should be given land and mule?
It was stopped by President Johnson.
Which President stopped slavery?
Abraham Lincoln & the Emancipation Proclamation.
What were John Adams' good accomplishments as president?
he stopped many bad things from happening even though he sided with the British at some times
Where the buck stopped?
'The Buck stops here' a sign to be found on the desk of President Truman. First put there 2nd October 1945
What happened in georgia in response to general shermans order that freed slaves should be given land and a mule?
It was stopped by president Johnson’s b*tchass
Which president was called Old Buck?
James Buchanan ,15th President , was "old buck"- a natural nickname for Buchanan.
President James Buchanan nickname?
Old Buck
When did he stopped being president?
please be more specific as to which president
Who is the buck stops here president?
Harry S. Truman
Who the famous quote the buck stops here?
"The buck stops here" is a phrase that was popularized by U.S. President Harry S. Truman .
Who was president when US dropped the bomb on japan?
President Theodore Roosevelt Harry S. Truman, the "buck stops here" president.
Who was the president that stopped slavery?
aberaham Lincoln
What was the first name of president Buchanan?
Buck, Bucky, Buckle
Who was president when slavery started?
Abraham Lincoln was the president and he also stopped the riot.
You were driving your Chevy cavalier the other day when it started to buck then just stopped running?
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