Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

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Former president Harry S. Truman speaks of his hopes for the United Nations to prevent war. Sound only.

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

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Former president Harry S. Truman explains why he did not run for president in 1952. Sound only.

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

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Former president Harry S. Truman comments about how determined the Jewish people were to make a home in Palestine. Recorded for potential use in the Decision episode, "At War With The Experts." Sound only.

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

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Excerpt of former president Harry S. Truman saying action should not be delayed. Sound only.

Recordings Related to Thomas Hart Benton's Mural at the Truman Library

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Recordings related to artist Thomas Hart Benton, his family, and the creation of his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West" at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, MO.

SR64-105-2 is in two parts. It has commentary between Truman Library curator Milton Perry and Thomas Hart Benton. It has extensive recordings of Benton's daughter, Jessie Benton, playing and singing music with her father. They play guitar and harmonica. It also begins a conversation with Benton's wife, Rita Benton.

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

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Former president Harry S. Truman reads from a script regarding Eddie Jacobson's role in the decision to recognize Israel, recorded for potential use in the Decision episode, "At War With The Experts." Sound only.

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

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Interview by Merle Miller with Bluma Jacobson, widow of Harry S. Truman’s friend and business partner Eddie Jacobson. Sound only.

Harry S. Truman Reference Portrait

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Profile portrait of President Harry S. Truman wearing a bowtie. This photo was used as a reference picture for portrait artist Greta Kempton to create her paintings of Truman. The photo is torn and there is tape on the top and right sides where the photograph was moved around to be used as reference.