Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former president Harry S. Truman presents the John Findley Green Foundation lecture at Westminster College on witch-hunting and hysteria.

Commentary on the inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President Harry S. Truman, including the swearing in of Truman and Roosevelt and Roosevelt's speech. In six parts.

Mayor of Everett, WA, Henry Arends welcomes President Harry S. Truman to the city; Governor Mon Wallgren, introduces President Truman. President Truman's remarks begin around 3:00 and continue into part two. During the course of his speech, Mr. Truman recalls a story from his Truman Committee days where someone testified, imitating him a high squeaky voice the phrase, "making 300 million pounds of aluminum." Audio ends before the end of President Truman's remarks. In two parts. From: Dan Mather.

President Harry S. Truman's address upon receiving an honorary degree from the University of Kansas City. The President spoke in the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to Clarence R. Decker, president of the University.

President Harry S. Truman's address at Lane Field in San Diego, California. Clinton B. McKinnon, Democratic candidate for representative from California, introduced Truman. There is narrator description of the event. Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Bell. In four parts.

Former president Harry S. Truman's remarks at the New York State Democratic Committee Candidate Rally at Albany, New York. Harry Truman speaks for 9 minutes and 8 seconds. Part I: Harry Truman, Governor Averell Harriman, Secretary of State Carmine G. DeSapio. (19 min., 37 sec.). Part II: State Chairman Michael H. Prendergast, Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. (20 min., 1 sec.). The rally was held at the National Guard Armory. Mr. Truman mentions the "great white jail" in his remarks.

President Harry S. Truman's address as part of Minnesota's Truman Day celebration, St. Paul, MN. This recording contains the last half of the speech at the dinner held at Hotel Lowry, 8:05 p.m.

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Press conference with former president Harry S. Truman at Key West, FL. He responded to questions on the possible Democratic Presidential Candidates for 1968 (he was for Lyndon Baines Johnson), on national problems, on American youth, and on draft dodgers. Audio quality is poor.

Interview with former president Harry S. Truman by two unidentified men regarding Truman's role in national affairs and in the Democratic Party. They generally speak on what Truman thinks of the role of a Past President in his party and in national affairs. Location and date unknown, probably recorded on California trip April 3-8.