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Truman, Martha Ellen, 1852-1947

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

Former President Harry S. Truman recalls the problem of refugees discussed at the Potsdam Conference. He also reads from a letter he wrote to his mother and sister about the vote on the UN Charter and his experiences with Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin at the conference. NOTE: Mr. Truman uses a racial slur in this video. The out takes both repeat from different camera angles. Sound and picture.

Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 7, Side B

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.