Labor unions
"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman
This is number 15 in a series of tapes (SR99-29 to SR99-43) made at the Harry S. Truman Library in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen." William Hillman and David Noyes interview former President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Truman gives his opinions on presidential candidates, politics and the presidency. There is a discussion about Germany and more questions about labor unions. Reel 1: Length, 64 min. 32 sec. Transcript available in Research Room.
"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman
This is number 12 of a series of tapes (SR99-29 to SR99-43) made at the Harry S. Truman Library in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen." William Hillman and David Noyes interviewed former President Harry S. Truman about various topics. Dwight D. Eisenhower and his inauguration in 1953 is discussed. Mr. Truman gives his views on labor unions. Mr. Truman shows his dislike for Richard Nixon. There is a discussion about Spain and Francisco Franco. They wonder what the year 2000 will bring. The quality of the recording drops after forty five minutes due to the equipment they are using.
President Truman's Labor Day Address in Milwaukee
President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address, delivered in Milwaukee, WI. The President spoke at 8:30 p.m. in the Sports Arena. The meeting was sponsored by Labor's Political League, consisting of unions of the Congress of Industrial Organizations and the American federation of Labor. The address was broadcast nationally.
President Harry S. Truman signs the Government Workers Pay Raise Bill
President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs the Government Workers Pay Raise Bill. Standing, left to right: Representative Edward H. Rees; James B. Burns, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees; Senator Harry F. Byrd; Representative Jennings Randolph; Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper; Luther C. Steward, President of the National Federation of Federal Employees; Senator Sheridan Downey; Harry B. Mitchell, President of the United States Civil Service Commission; Representative Henry M. Jackson; and Arthur S. Flemming, United States Civil Service Commissioner.
President Truman Signs Bill
President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs the Government Workers Pay Raise Bill. Standing, left to right: Representative Edward H. Rees; James B. Burns, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees; Senator Harry F. Byrd; Representative Jennings Randolph; Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper; Luther C. Steward, President of the National Federation of Federal Employees; Senator Sheridan Downey; Harry B. Mitchell, President of the United States Civil Service Commission; Representative Henry M. Jackson; and Arthur S. Flemming, United States Civil Service Commissioner.
Truman at AFL-CIO Conference in Kansas City
Former President Harry S. Truman examines a fire extinguisher during the AFL-CIO Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. All other persons with him are unidentified. This includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.
Truman at AFL-CIO Meeting in Kansas City
Former President Harry S. Truman is shown at the Conference of the AFL-CIO in Kansas City, Missouri, looking at the model of a house being built. The other men with him are unidentified. This includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.