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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman - Oval Office Recording

Poor quality Oval Office recording from President Harry S. Truman's oval office. This is from Memovac disc 100X. These recordings are believed to be from 1945 to 1948, however the dates on the reel-to-reel tapes indicate September 21, 1946 to October 22, 1947. According to technical notes from the National Archives on the transcription of this recording, Disc 100X starts and stops often. Toward the end of the recording, several telephone conversations are related to the Marshall Plan, selective service, "Butler in Australia," and his transfer to South America.

Interview with Governor William H. Hastie of the Virgin Islands by Mary Margaret McBride

NBC Radio host Mary Margaret McBride visits the Virgin Islands and gives her impressions of the territory. Her interview with Governor William H. Hastie starts on part four of this recording. A discussion of race relations in the Virgin Islands is found on part five. A discussion of President Harry S. Truman's recent visit to the Virgin Islands is found on part seven. Parts nine and ten contain mostly commercials for food products.