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President Truman's Radio and Television Report to the American People on the Situation in Korea

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.

Listening to the radio for election results regarding the election of Harry S. Truman as Vice-President Elect, are Senator Truman's family

Shown seated around the radio in the home of Martha Ellen Truman, mother of Harry S. Truman, as they await election results, declaring Harry S. Truman, Vice-President Elect, are, Left to Right: Vivian Truman, brother of Harry S. Truman; Pvt. Fred Truman, nephew; Mary Jane Truman, sister; Martha Ann Truman (later Martha Ann Swoyer), niece; and Mary Ellen Truman, mother of Harry S. Truman.