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President Truman at podium, addressing the Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention

President Harry S. Truman at podium addressing 3,000 student editors at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The Chief Executive interrupted his Key West, Florida vacation to deliver the special 15-minute speech to the young people. The brief address was broadcast and televised. Donor: Gordon H. Cole, THE MACHINIST

President Harry S. Truman and reporter Robert G. Nixon in the Oval Office

Robert Nixon (right), reporter from the International News Service, interviews President Harry S. Truman in the Oval Office. The photo is autographed: "To President Truman - whose sincere efforts in behalf of this nation & in the cause of world peace have aroused my profound admiration - Bob Nixon." (Same as 71-831 except for autograph). From: Truman Home.

President Truman Reads Announcement of Japanese Surrender

President Harry S. Truman (standing at desk) reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II to various reporters and officials in the Oval Office. Seated on the sofa in the background are (left to right): Reathel Odum, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, Samuel Rosenman, and John Snyder. Seated behind President Truman is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing behind President Truman at the window is Attorney General Tom Clark (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg (right).