International relations

Averell Harriman Speaks at the Truman Library

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W. Averell Harriman speaks about former President Harry S. Truman's decisive nature and international leadership in this speech given in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, April 19, 1969. During the Truman administration, Harriman served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Secretary of Commerce, US Coordinator of the Marshall Plan, Special Assistant to the President, and Director of the Mutual Security Agency.

President Truman's Address Before the United Nations Assembly

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President Harry S. Truman's address in New York City before the United Nations Assembly. 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. For other recordings of the same event, see SR71-33 and SR64-92.

"The Buck Stops Here," Interview of Alger Hiss on Various Aspects of the Truman Presidency

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BBC Series, "The Buck Stops Here." John Major interview of Alger Hiss at BBC Studio in New York City, on various aspects of the Harry S. Truman presidency.

National Service Program - Domestic Peace Corps Meeting, Pittsburg

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Pictured are those in attendance at the National Service Program - Domestic Peace Corps meeting held at the Bureau of Mines, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (See also 98-2533 and 98-2534).

Truman addressing the United Nations Conference

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President Harry S. Truman addressing the United Nations Conference in San Francisco, California. From left to right: Unknown person, President Truman, Harry Vaughan, Secretary of State Edward Stettinius, and Alger Hiss. Armed Service personnel and the flags of nations are in the background. (Original is oversize)

President Harry S. Truman Meets with State Department Officials Before London Conference

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President Harry S. Truman meets with State Department officials in the Oval Office, Washington, DC. Original caption reads: "Present report on forthcoming London conference. President Truman today received a 'progress report' from top State Department officials on preparations for United States participation in the Foreign Ministers Conference at London. Photo shows, left to right: President Truman; Undersecretary of State Robert Lovett; George F. Kennan, Director of the State Department's Policy Planning staff; and Charles E. Bohlen, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State."

President Harry S. Truman Addresses the United Nations

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President Harry S. Truman (behind the podium) addresses the closing session of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, California. Standing behind President Truman on the right is Naval Aide Captain James Vardaman. Partly visible behind President Truman is Major General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Addresses the United Nations

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President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes the hand of an unidentified man after signing the United Nations Charter at the San Francisco conference. Also present are Secretary of State Edward Stettinius (second from left) and Senator Tom Connally (fourth from left, partly obscured). Others are unidentified.

Edward Stettinius Signs the United Nations Charter

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President Harry S. Truman (left) listens while Secretary of State Edward Stettinius (seated) speaks at the closing session of the United Nations Conference in San Francisco, California. Standing on the right are Senators Theodore Green (right) and Tom Connally (second from right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Addresses the United Nations

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President Harry S. Truman (behind the podium) addresses the closing session of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, California. Seated on the right is Secretary of State Edward Stettinius (closest to podium) and Alger Hiss. Seated behind President Truman is Military Aide Major General Harry Vaughan (left) and Naval Aide Captain James Vardaman (right). All others are unidentified.

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