# National Self-Examination by Harry S. Truman > “The Economic Report is an opportunity for national self-examination and self-criticism.” > **— Harry S. Truman**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Special Message to the Congress: The President’s First Economic Report, January 8, 1947 — Harry S. Truman Library](https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/public-papers/4/special-message-congress-presidents-first-economic-report) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 021, “National Self-Examination.” - **Why it belongs:** Confident institutions inspect themselves instead of confusing loyalty with denial. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Civic Literacy|Civic Literacy]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 01 - Integrity|Integrity]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Competence|American Competence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “The Economic Report is an opportunity for national self-examination and self-criticism.” — Harry S. Truman, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-021-national-self-examination ```