Almost everyone in the Sports Center—more than forty thousand people—stood up and spontaneously applauded Mr. Truman.
Capitalists and ordinary people did not feel the same way about Mr. Truman. In fact, many people idolized him! He was the first president to lead the Federation onto the international stage and dare to launch wars abroad!
The Great Depression brought about by isolationism had made people hate the Federation's former international strategy. Everything Mr. Truman had brought them gave them a perfect scapegoat for their former weakness and foolishness! It was not their fault—it was the fault of the former Federal Government!
The victory in the war and the massive influx of international capital were just like the advertising slogan from years ago—
Eridei, Yisi Anudei!
More jobs, higher base wages, and better social welfare...
All of this had been achieved during Mr. Truman's term in office.
He had also secured victory in the war and established the Federation's unprecedented position internationally! All of this had appeared because of Mr. Truman, so it was only natural that people idolized him! The thunderous applause continued for a long time. Standing beneath the spotlight, Mr. Truman raised his hand and kept greeting the people.
His resolute face was filled with a convincing confidence!
It was as if no matter what he said, people would feel that what he said could become reality!
Mr. Truman himself was also deeply moved. Everything he had done was for this country.
Did the people's love for him today not prove that what he had done was right?
The applause continued for nearly ten minutes before finally subsiding under his reassurance.
He looked around, his heart filled with emotion.
"Six years ago, someone told me that I had chosen the wrong time to compete for this position..."
"They said,