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Truman Interview With Reporters in New York, New York

Former President Harry S. Truman is laughing while being interviewed by reporters after a New York luncheon with officials of Harry S Truman Library, Inc. Reporters asked Mr. Truman about a recent statement by Senator Joseph McCarthy that he might invite the ex-president to testify in a new investigation of Soviet espionage. Truman told newsmen "What I could tell you, you wouldn't print. Therefore I say no comment." Same as 93-116, better print.

Former President Truman Addresses the Audience at Eleanor Roosevelt Banquet

Former President Harry S. Truman at the podium speaking at a dinner honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In the background are, from left to right: Thomas Finletter, comedian Mort Sahl, Missouri Senator Stuart Symington, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, and New York Governor Averell Harriman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman Speaking at Eleanor Roosevelt Banquet

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking at a banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event was at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. In the background are from left to right: Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, Thomas Finletter, and Eleanor Roosevelt. This banquet was a fund raiser for the Democratic party. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.