Former President Harry S. Truman (left) with unidentified cameraman (right), possibly the ship's photographer, aboard the S.S. Constitution returning from his European vacation. Donor: John Brennan from the estate of Leo Coffey.
This footage depicts a military camp at an unknown location. Nurses, army vehicles, and officers are visible. Aerial views show a military complex and the ship S.S. John Dickinson.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. The President spoke at 12:45 p.m. in the Cadet Mess Hall. In his opening words he referred to E. J. Roland, commandant of the cadets. Later he referred to John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury. Prior to his remarks the President had received an etching of the Eagle, the Coast Guard training ship.
President Harry S. Truman's address broadcast from the Voice of America floating radio transmitter. The President spoke at 10:48 a.m. from the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Courier, berthed at Pier 4, Maine Avenue SW., in Washington. His opening words referred to Wilson Compton, Administrator, U.S. International Information Administration, who was one of the speakers at the ceremony. As the President spoke, relay stations broadcast his message to listeners in all parts of the world via 37 transmitters.