Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman makes a guest appearance on the Jack Benny Show, which was filmed at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. The Truman Library portion was recorded on March 22, 1958, but the show's airdate was October 13, 1959.

The copyright to this program is unknown. It was produced by J and M Productions, which was sold to Music Corporation of America. MCA's successor, Universal Studios, has disclaimed it. CBS has also disclaimed it. Users are encouraged to do their own copyright research.

Newsreel coverage of President Truman at the Navy Day celebration in New York City, including excerpts of his speech. This film also includes excerpts of President Truman's speech before Congress on universal military training.

Newsreel footage primarily concerning President Truman's speech of July 28, 1950 to the American people about the Korean War, and also news reports of the war. Other scenes on this film show President Truman signing various bills, traveling to a reunion of the 35th Division, and presenting a medal to Vice President Alben Barkley.

Newsreel compilation of coverage of Harry S. Truman in 1945, including stories about the United Nations Conference, President Truman's visit to Independence, Missouri, and the Potsdam Conference. Certain newsreels are copyrighted; however the portions produced by Universal Newsreel are in the public domain.

Newsreel coverage of President Truman's voyage to and from Europe on the USS Augusta, as well as footage of the Potsdam Conference. This film includes most of Mr. Truman's announcement of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945.

Excellent newsreel footage concerning President Truman and the 1948 presidential campaign, election, and inauguration day in 1949.

Good quality newsreel coverage of the Truman inauguration, January 20, 1949, including pre-inaugural scenes, a portion of the inaugural address, and some of the inaugural parade.

Television broadcast of President Truman delivering a plea for public support for the program of the Citizen's Food Committee, October 5, 1947. This was the first television address broadcast from the White House.