Former president Harry S. Truman speaks briefly about his feelings of being honored by having a village named after him (referring to Kfar Truman in Israel), but he's not yet ready to go into a piece of marble.
Former president Harry S. Truman discusses the problem of coordinating the mountains intelligence coming in from the various intelligence agencies. He says he established the first Central Intelligence Agency so that he could get one report, then take coordinated action on it.
Former president Harry S. Truman explains that the United States needs to remain powerful to protect the freedom of the world from the Russians, who would subdue the world if they went unchecked.
Former president Harry S. Truman speaks about General Douglas MacArthur, acknowledging his skill as a general until he overstepped the bounds of his authority. He explained that in Korea, probably because of his popularity, MacArthur forgot that as a soldier he was answerable to the civilian president, who is ultimately the commander-in-chief.
Former President Harry S. Truman reads narration about his policy on Atomic energy, and how many people have misunderstood it.
Former president Harry S. Truman speaks of working out the Marshall Plan to feed Europe and make Europe self-supporting, emphasizing George Marshall's role in its establishment and success. This segment repeats itself with two different camera angles.
President Harry S. Truman's former Special Assistant, Averell Harriman, discusses aspects of the Korean War and his role as liaison between the president and General Douglas MacArthur.
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Judge Albert Ridge describes Harry S. Truman in the context of the era he lived and served. He recalls his childhood in the Kansas City area. He describes Truman as outspoken, sincere, interested in people, and the quality of his leadership of Battery D in World War I. He speaks of the moral and community values of the Truman family.
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Former president Harry S. Truman discusses the United States Constitution, which he calls the greatest document of government ever written. He makes the point that, just because something is written in the Constitution doesn't make it so--the legislative branch must implement the laws, and the executive branch must enforce them.
Former president Harry S. Truman states that American people are good people who, by virtue of their constitutional democracy, can accomplish good things.