Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 7, Side B. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: advice to young politicians; Alonzo Fields; Martha Ellen Truman's visit to the White House; 1948 Democratic convention and election; discussion of historical elections.

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 7, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording includes such subjects as: William Jennings Bryan; optimists; courtesy; personal grudges; Roman Emperors; military leaders; the presidents and the press and the development of press conferences; reflections on being in the U.S. Senate; and the Truman Committee.

Duplicate tape of SR94-9. This is tape 10 of 11 tapes of a conversation with Merle Miller, Harry S. Truman, David Noyes, and William Hillman on various subjects. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See separate finding aid for detailed description of these tapes.

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 1, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. Subjects discussed in this tape include witchcraft and hysteria in the United States.

President Harry S. Truman's address at a Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, in which President Truman announced he would not seek reelection to the presidency. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington, DC. His opening words referred to Wash. B. Williams who served as chairman of the dinner, Vice President Alben W. Barkley, Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Frank E. McKinney, chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

President Harry S. Truman's address at the opening of the Conference on the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, CA. The President spoke at 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Opera House. His remarks are followed by the National Anthem. President Truman's opening words referred to Secretary of State Dean Acheson, Governor Earl Warren of California, and Mayor E. E. Robinson of San Francisco. The address was broadcast and televised. The Multilateral Treaty of Peace with Japan was signed at San Francisco on September 8, 1951. In six parts.

Former president Harry S. Truman is the guest on the interview program, Milwaukee Reports, WXIX-TV. Truman is asked questions by several members of a panel. Panelists include: Mr. Ruben E. Peterson Jr, a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association; Mr. Sam Rizzo, international representative of the UAW CIO; Mr. Richard E. Krug, city librarian; Dr. Anthony T. Bouscarew, head of the Department of Political Science at Marquette University; Mr. Ray W. Taylor, editor of the Milwaukee Labor Press; and Walter S. Davis, member of the Milwaukee Junior Bar Association.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #12. Side 2: Recording #13, July 28, 1960.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #10. Side 2: Recording #11.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #138. Side 2: Recording #139.