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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Address at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, PA

President Harry S. Truman's address at the Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. His opening words "Senator Myers" referred to Senator Francis J. Myers of Pennsylvania. Later he referred to Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon, Senator Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska, and Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio. In the course of the speech, the president says "Peace, my friends, is the goal of my public life. I'd rather have a lasting peace in the world than to be President of the United States.

"Red Feather Roundup" Opening the Community Chest Drive

"Red Feather Roundup" Program featuring President Harry S. Truman's address opening the Community Chest Drive, delivered in Louisville, KY, at 9:55 p.m. President Truman spoke as part of a special radio broadcast to raise money for the Community Chest. The "Red Feather Roundup" is hosted from Hollywood, CA, by Hy Averback. Bob Hope does a comedy skit. Red Skelton, Verna Felton, and Pat McGeehan do a "Mean Widdle Kid" skit. Jo Stafford sings, "In the Still of the Night," with Paul Weston conducting the orchestra.

President Truman's Labor Day Address in Detroit

President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address in Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan. The President spoke at 1:40 p.m. In his opening words he referred to Eugene I. Van Antwerp, Mayor of Detroit, Walter Reuther, President of the United Automobile Workers, and Frank Martel, President of the Detroit and Wayne County Federation of Labor. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. On the reel-to-reel tapes there are other short speeches before President Truman. The digital audio online only has President Truman's remarks. To hear the other remarks, please ask the archivist.

President Truman's Remarks on Secretary of the State Byrnes' Departure for the Paris Peace Conference

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at Washington National Airport on Secretary of the State James Byrnes' departure for the Paris Peace Conference. Also includes remarks by Senator Tom Connally, Secretary of State Byrnes, and Senator Arthur Vandenberg. The president's remarks start about 15:10. The NBC radio correspondent narrates the scene. The U.S. Army Band plays in the background.

President Truman's Address at the 172nd Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Washington Monument

President Harry S. Truman's Address at the 172nd Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument, on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Recording also includes the Marine band, a brief introduction by George C. Marshall, and NBC radio host Charles Batter. Text of remarks not available in the Public Papers.

President Truman's Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress in Observance of the 50th Anniversary of Cuban Independence

President Harry S. Truman's address before a Joint Session of Congress in observance of the 50th anniversary of Cuban independence.  The President spoke at 12:17 p.m. In his opening words he referred to Representative Joseph W. Martin, Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives; Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, President pro tempore of the Senate; Guillermo Belt, Cuban Ambassador to the United States; and Senator Edward Martin of Pennsylvania, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Arrangements. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.