| Simpsons Contemporary Quotations, compiled by James B. Simpson. 1988. |
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| NUMBER: | 1008 |
| AUTHOR: | Harry S Truman, 33rd US President |
| QUOTATION: | That precedent should continuenot by a Constitutional amendment but by custom based on the honor of the man in the office. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Announcement that he would not seek election to a second full term, 29 Mar 52 |
| SUBJECTS: | The World: Politics & Government: Politicians & Critics |
| BIOGRAPHY: | Columbia Encyclopedia. |
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