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 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 address at the ceremony commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Broadcast from the Washington Monument grounds at 9:30 p.m. The national anthem and other music follow President Truman's address. In two parts.
President Harry S. Truman's radio and television address to the American people on the situation in Korea. Delivered from the White House in Washington, DC, at 10:30 p.m. In two parts.
President Harry S. Truman's radio address opening the Defense Bond Drive. Broadcast from San Francisco, CA, at 7:55 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Armed Forces Day Dinner. The President spoke at 10:22 p.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Charles E. Wilson, Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization, who presided at the dinner, and Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall. The President's remarks were broadcast directly to the armed forces in Korea by shortwave radio. The dinner was sponsored by the Military Order of World Wars, the Navy League, and the Air Force Association.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at a Congressional Medal of Honor presentation to Major William E. Barber, USMC. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House at 12:45 p.m. President Truman reads the citation for the medal. Text of remarks not found in the Public Papers.
President Harry S. Truman's reads the citations and presents Medals of Honor to Cpl. Ronald E. Rosser, USA and Cpl. Jerry K. Crump, USA. The text of President Truman's remarks not found in the Public Papers.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a Catholic University dramatic group, "Players Incorporated" upon their leaving for Korea. The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In his opening words he referred to Rev. Gilbert V. Hartke, O.P. head of the Speech and Drama Department at Catholic University and one of the founders of Players, Inc.