Duplicate tape of SR94-9. This is tape 10 of 11 tapes of a conversation with Merle Miller, Harry S. Truman, David Noyes, and William Hillman on various subjects. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See separate finding aid for detailed description of these tapes.
President Harry S. Truman's radio report to the American people on Korea and U.S. policy in the Far East, broadcast from the White House at 10:30 p.m. President Truman explained his policy for a limited war in Korea and why it was necessary to relieve General Douglas MacArthur of duty when he disagreed with that policy. Recorded by: ABC. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington D.C. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. In his opening words he referred to John L. Sullivan, former Secretary of the Navy and chairman of the dinner; Alben W. Barkley, Vice President of the United States; and Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The address was carried on a nationwide radio and television broadcast. Recorded by: ABC. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia. In two parts.
President Harry S. Truman's address before United Nations General Assembly. The President spoke at 11:30 a.m. in New York, NY. This recording begins with remarks in progress by Secretary General of the United Nations, Trygve Lie. In President Truman's opening words he referred to President of the General Assembly Nasrollah Entezam, and Secretary General Lie. The address was carried in a nationwide radio broadcast. Recorded by: ABC. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia. In two parts.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, California, after returning from his conference with General Douglas MacArthur at Wake Island. The President spoke at 8:30 p.m. He is introduced on this recording by Mayor Elmer E. Robinson of San Francisco. The topic of this address is the Korean War and the United Nations' involvement in it. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. Recorded by: ABC. From: University of Missouri-Columbia. In two parts.
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.