Speeches, addresses, etc.

In an address to a joint session of Congress today, Admiral Chester Nimitz called on his countrymen to make certain that "no future war may ever again find us unprepared." Admiral Nimitz received a tumultuous greeting from members of Congress when he arrived at the Capitol for the address. On the rostrum are Speaker Sam Rayburn (R) and Senator Kenneth McKellar (L), President Pro Tempore of the Senate. From: Beth Gore.

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of Naval Operations, speaking to graduates of the U. S. Naval Academy's 1946 Class at Annapolis. From: Beth Gore

The House Chamber as Admiral Chester Nimitz addressed a joint session of the Senate and House. From: Beth Gore.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing at podium) speaks to the crowd gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell replica at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Various unidentified men and naval officers standing in a receiving line on a stage, shaking hands with a naval officer. Senator Harry S. Truman is standing third from the right.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Washington, D. C. Perle Mesta (third right) is also seated at the head table. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Slightly distance view of President Harry S. Truman giving the Inaugural address. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman delivering the main address at the Presidential Electors Dinner. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Handwritten page of a speech by President Harry S. Truman for a luncheon of Democrats from eleven western states. The speech was made at the Gold Room in the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, California. This is in President Truman's handwriting. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman reads a statement from his office at the Federal Reserve Bank, assailing GOP foreign policy as the cause of the Middle East crisis. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society