President Harry S. Truman's radio address to the American people on Korea and U. S. policy in the Far East. The president's speech was broadcast from the White House at 10:30 p.m. This is the speech in which President Truman announced the firing of General Douglas MacArthur.
President Harry S. Truman's radio and television report to the American people on the national emergency, broadcast from the White House at 10:30 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's address in New York City before the United Nations Assembly at Flushing Meadows. The President spoke at 11:30 a.m. In his opening remarks he referred to Nasrollah Entezam, President of the General Assembly, and Trygve Lie, Secretary General of the United Nations. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. Secretary Lie introduced the president.
News program that shows how the Soviet Union uses radio propaganda. In this episode, former President Harry S. Truman defends the use of atomic bombs to end World War II.
President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks opening the annual Community Chest Campaign, broadcast from the White House at 10 p.m. The president's remarks were part of a larger Red Feather program, not captured in this recording.
President Harry S. Truman's radio and television report to the American people on the situation in Korea. The president's speech was broadcast from the White House at 10 p.m. Recording was in two sections; there's a brief break where the second section begins. The speech is followed by the National Anthem, then music by the NBC orchestra, "March of the Kings." President Truman's speech is in the public domain, but music may be restricted.
President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks opening the Community Chest Campaign, broadcast from the White House at 10 p.m. President Truman's remarks were part of a larger Red Feather program (not recorded here). At the beginning of his remarks, President Truman thanks Linda Harper, who preceded him in the program.
Speech by former President Harry S. Truman to Catholic Youth Conference at the Statler Hotel in St. Louis, MO.
President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address at the Allegheny County Free Fair, Pittsburgh, PA. The President spoke at 12 noon at the Allegheny County Fairgrounds. His opening words referred to County Commissioners Harry W. Fowler and Ernest Hillman and to Mayor David L. Lawrence of Pittsburgh. Later he referred to Elinor Kane, representing her husband, John J. Kane, the chairman of the Board of Allegheny County Commissioners, who was ill. The address was broadcast over all major radio networks. Commissioner Fowler introduced the president.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of World War Memorial Park during the 35th Division Reunion in Little Rock, AR. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. He was introduced by Little Rock Mayor Sam M. Wassell. His opening words referred to Governor of Arkansas Sidney S. McMath and Mayor Wassel. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. NBC Correspondent Frank Bourgholtzer introduces the program and closes the program. After President Truman's remarks are recordings of music played by the NBC string ensemble directed by Bernard Berquist.