Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Speeches by President Harry S. Truman, former Secretary of State George Marshall, and Norwegian Ambassador Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne during a dinner honoring George Marshall at the Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC. The dinner celebrated the second anniversary of General Marshall's speech proposing the Marshall Plan. The speeches explain the Marshall Plan and how and why it worked. President Truman begins about 25:00 into the speech. From a recording in the Marr Sound Archives.

Radio address by Senator Harry S. Truman on voting and the war effort. Radio time purchased by the Jackson County Democratic Committee.

Radio coverage of President Harry S. Truman's remarks from the speaker's platform near the train in Ottumwa, IA, 11:25 a.m. The recording includes an interview with 8-year-old Bobby Cowell from Queen City, Missouri who shares a birthday with President Truman and is on the platform waiting for the president. Next there is an interview with Paul Ream, who baked and decorated the president's enormous birthday cake, which was four tiers. The baker's union, Local 412, sponsored the baking of the cakes. Ream also baked an additional cake for Bobby Cowell.

President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address in Des Moines at the Convention of the American Veterans of World War II. The President spoke at 4:15 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA. His opening words "Mr. Commander" referred to Harold A. Keats of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., retiring National Commander of the American Veterans of World War II. The address was broadcast over all major radio networks.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. from a stand in the center of the airfield. In his opening words he referred to Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for Greater New York City's Golden Anniversary, Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York, William O'Dwyer, Mayor of New York City, and Howard S. Cullman, Chairman of the Port of New York Authority. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the National Planning Association. The President spoke at 8:15 p.m. at the annual dinner meeting of the National Planning Association in the Statler Hotel in Washington. During his remarks he referred to former President Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government. The Association, an independent, nonpolitical, nonprofit organization, was established in 1934 to bring together leaders from agriculture, business, labor, and the professions to develop plans for dealing with national problems.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Young Democrats Dinner. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Roy G. Baker, President of the Young Democrats, and to Senator J. Howard McGrath of Rhode Island, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The remarks were carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.

After winning the 1948 presidential election, President Harry S. Truman returned to Washington and gave this speech. The President spoke at noon from the North Portico of the White House. He was greeted and introduced by President of the Board of District Commissioners, John Russell Young. The Vice President-Elect, Alben Barkley, also makes remarks.

President Harry S. Truman's speech at a Better Business Bureau meeting. President Truman talks about private enterprise and what it means to the economy. He gives a little history from the 1930s and finishes with some comments about the economic strength of the United States. The President spoke at 10 p.m. at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to John N.

President Harry S. Truman's address in Louisville, KY. The President spoke at 9 p.m. at the Louisville Armory. In his opening words he referred to Governor Earle C. Clements of Kentucky. Later he referred to Senator Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.