Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Oval Office Memovox disc recording, which includes May 23, 1945 press conference in the Oval Office. President Harry S. Truman's eighth news conference was held in his office at the White House at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 1945. The recording is poor quality except for the press conference, which can be heard fairly plainly. Also contains other conversation fragments that are hard to understand. The Oval Office recordings were made from 1945 to 1948 by a Memovox machine kept in the Oval Office. This recording was made from Memovac disc 500x.

Conclusion of dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library. This recording includes MC Basil O'Connor turning the deed to the Truman Library to the US Government, and Administrator of General Services Administration Franklin G. Floete's remarks upon acceptance. In his remarks, Floete conveys President Eisenhower's message. Former president Harry S. Truman introduces former president Herbert Hoover and former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Mr. Truman gives brief remarks as he conveys the Truman Papers and Artifacts to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.

Former president Harry S. Truman at the Overseas Press Club 17th Annual Awards Dinner, Sheraton-Astor Hotel, New York, NY.

President Harry S. Truman's radio address opening the Savings Bond Campaign, the Security Loan Drive, broadcast from the White House at 10:30 p.m. 

President Harry S. Truman's St. Patrick's Day Address in New York City. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Astor, as a guest of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. First part of audio is missing.

President Harry S. Truman's Special Message to the Congress on the Threat to the Freedom of Europe. The President spoke at 12:30 p.m. from the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC. His address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. First half of audio missing.

President Harry S. Truman's address at Symphony Hall, Boston, MA, 9:30 p.m. He had been campaigning on behalf of the Adlai Stevenson presidential campaign. In this speech President Truman refers to Senator Joseph McCarthy and the subject of national security and hysteria in America. In his opening remarks he referred to Governor Paul A. Dever of Massachusetts and Representative John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, chairman of the occasion. Later he referred to Representative John F. Kennedy, Democratic candidate for Senator, Frederick C. Hailer, Thomas P. O'Neill, and David J.

President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks opening the American Red Cross Fund Campaign, broadcast from Key West, FL, at 10 p.m. His remarks are preceded by a statement and introduction by Basil O'Connor.

President Harry S. Truman's address before the National Conference on Citizenship. The President spoke at 10:45 a.m. at the Hotel Statler in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Justin Miller, Chairman of the Conference, James P. McGranery, the Attorney General, and Sarah G. Caldwell, president of the National Education Association. The seventh National Conference on Citizenship was held in Washington, September 17-19, under the auspices of the National Education Association and the Department of Justice.

President Harry S. Truman's address at the American Hospital Association convention. The President spoke at 1:43 p.m. at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, PA. During his remarks he referred to Fred A. McNamara, Chief, Hospital Branch, Bureau of the Budget, and Mayor Joseph S. Clark, Jr., of Philadelphia.