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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Radio Address to the American People after the Signing of the Terms of Unconditional Surrender by Japan

President Harry S. Truman's radio address to the American people after the signing of the Terms of Unconditional Surrender by Japan, as broadcast from the White House over the Columbia Broadcasting System. 9:56 P.M. ETW. The President's address was part of the broadcast of the surrender ceremonies on board the U.S.S. Missouri.

President Truman's Remarks Before the Congress on Presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Jake W. Lindsey

President Harry S. Truman's remarks before a Joint Session of Congress on presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Jake W. Lindsey, the 100th infantryman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II, as broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting System, 1 P.M. EWT. In two parts.

President Truman's Closing Address of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco

President Harry S. Truman's closing address of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, CA, as broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting System 5 p.m. from the War Memorial Opera House. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, who served as president of the Conference and as chairman of the U.S. delegation. In five parts.

President Truman's Address at the Celebration of Detroit's 250th Anniversary, President Truman, Detroit City Hall

President Harry S. Truman's address at the celebration of Detroit's 250th anniversary. The President spoke at 12 noon from the steps of the City Hall in Detroit, MI. His opening words referred to Mayor Albert E. Cobo of Detroit, and Governor G. Mennen Williams of Michigan. Later he referred to Charles E. Wilson, Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. The President's address was broadcast over radio and television. The national anthem and other music follow President Truman's address. In two parts.

President Truman's Remarks after Viewing the Flood Disaster in the Kansas City Area

Remarks of President Harry S. Truman after viewing the flood disaster in the Kansas City area. The President spoke at 5:45 p.m. at the airport in Grandview, Missouri, after viewing the disaster area from the air. His remarks were broadcast. Accompanying the President on the inspection trip were Charles E. Wilson, Director, Office of Defense Mobilization; Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Pick, Chief of Engineers, United States Army; Donald E. Smith, Director of the Kansas City Commodity Stabilization Office, Department of Agriculture; and Chester W.

President Truman's Address at the Ceremonies Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

President Harry S. Truman's address at the ceremony commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Broadcast from the Washington Monument grounds at 9:30 p.m. The national anthem and other music follow President Truman's address. In two parts.

President Truman's Address at the Dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center. The national anthem and other music follow President Harry S. Truman's address. The President spoke at 12 p.m. In his opening words he referred to Governor Gordon Browning of Tennessee; Maj. Gen. Franklin O. Carroll, Director, Research and Development, Air Material Command; Representative Joseph L. Evins and Senator Estes Kefauver, both of Tennessee; and Eleanor Beatrice “Bee” Pool Arnold, widow of General of the Air Force Henry H. (Hap) Arnold, in whose honor the center was named.