Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. "Mr. Citizen," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

Download Audio: If viewing in Chrome browser, click the 3 dots in the player to download. If viewing in Safari, Explorer, or other browser type, right click on the player to access download option.

Download Audio: If viewing in Chrome browser, click the 3 dots in the player to download. If viewing in Safari, Explorer, or other browser type, right click on the player to access download option.

Download Audio: If viewing in Chrome browser, click the 3 dots in the player to download. If viewing in Safari, Explorer, or other browser type, right click on the player to access download option.

Recording Date(s)
October 22, 1959
Accession Number
SR99-39
Description

This is number 12 of a series of tapes (SR99-29 to SR99-43) made at the Harry S. Truman Library in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen." William Hillman and David Noyes interviewed former President Harry S. Truman about various topics. Dwight D. Eisenhower and his inauguration in 1953 is discussed. Mr. Truman gives his views on labor unions. Mr. Truman shows his dislike for Richard Nixon. There is a discussion about Spain and Francisco Franco. They wonder what the year 2000 will bring. The quality of the recording drops after forty five minutes due to the equipment they are using. There are some questions about Truman's actions while in office.Reel 1: Length, 64 min. 35 sec.

Restrictions
Unrestricted
Original Format(s)
National Archives Identifier (NAID)