Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

This is number 1 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 interview former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. The first part of the reel has some breaks in the recording. They discuss the value of ex-presidents advice to the current president. Mr. Truman gives his opinion of Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson. They talk about the 1959 Democratic Party, partisan politics, and the presidential veto.

This is number 5 of a series of tapes (SR99-29 to SR99-43) made at the Harry S. Truman Library in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen." The interviews were conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman with Harry S. Truman in the Truman suite of the Truman Library (transcribed by James Eugene Bailey, Mr. Truman's assistant; transcription is in sound recording donor file). Mr. Truman discusses the American farmer, foreign labor on farms and government involvement with the farms. He talks about the Atomic Bomb and its use. He discusses history writings and the way they are interpreted.

This is number 4 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 on various topics. In this reel, Mr. Truman talks about people helping themselves to raise the standard of living, the balance of power after World War II, and the importance of keeping military power. He also discusses monetary policies and gold and gives his theories on daily weather. Recorded by Mr. Hillman and Mr. Noyes in the Truman suite of the Harry S.

This is number 3 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 on various topics. On this reel, former President Truman talks about past presidents and their legacies. In addition he discusses the Federal Reserve System and Woodrow Wilson, labor unions and how they operate and the part they play in politics, the stock market, big business and general business problems. Transcript available in Research Room.

This is number 2 in 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 on various topics. Mr. Truman talks about daily life at the Truman Library and answers questions about people who contact him and what they ask about. He also speaks of his 1956 trip to Europe, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and what he thinks of Adlai Stevenson and the elections of 1952 and 1956. Transcript available in Research Room.

The interview of former President Harry S. Truman was conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman. This was in preparation for an article for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Mr. Truman discusses the visit of Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev, different proposals between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., and the Cold War. Recorded by William Hillman and David Noyes in the Truman suite of the Truman Library. Transcript available in Research Room.

President Harry S. Truman's speech at the Girard College Chapel in Philadelphia, PA. The President spoke at 5:05 p.m. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to Dr. Merle M. Odgers, President of Girard College. The remarks were carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. This speech is for the 100th anniversary of Girard College. President Truman talks about Stephen Girard, the benefactor of Girard College. He also talks about the future of the 1948 graduates. President Truman speaks of his youth on the farm.

President Harry S. Truman's rear platform remarks in Sedalia, MO, with commentary by a newsman. The president spoke at 9:10 a.m. Recording starts with an ad for Gillespie's Funeral Home, then narration of the approaching train by a local journalist. President Truman's remarks start around 5:30 into the recording.

Frieda Hennock of the Federal Communications Commission makes remarks on a political radio program by the Democratic National Committee called the Democratic Record Show. This program includes a short excerpt (about two minutes) of President Harry S. Truman's speech in Dexter, Iowa on September 18,1948. Originally two discs, 12 inches.

President Harry S. Truman presents the John Findley Green Foundation lecture at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri on the historical significance of presidential papers and correspondence. The program includes special honors for an alumnus, John Rayburn Green.