Speeches, addresses, etc.

President Harry S. Truman is shown as he delivered a major address to the General Assembly of the United Nations during the celebration of the organization's fifth anniversary in Flushing Meadows, New York. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman is shown as he addressed the 59 nation General Assembly of the United Nations at Flushing Meadows as part of the celebration of the organization's fifth anniversary. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Grand Banquet of the Shriner's Diamond Jubilee Convention in Chicago. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman stands with his hands in his hip pockets after completing his first speech before Congress. His listeners applaud. Shown behind him among others are Sam Rayburn and Kenneth McKellar. This 11 x 14 is a complete view of the cropped 69-465.

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes reporting to the American people on the results of the Paris Peace Conference. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium as he delivers his annual State of the Union Message to a joint session of Congress. The man seated in the background is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman turns to face those behind him on the platform as members of Congress applaud him following his address to the 80th Congress in this 9 x 14 photo.

A 9 x 14 photo showing a full length side view of President Truman as he addresses the 80th Congress.

President Truman rehearses the foreign policy speech which was broadcast and telecast from his White House Oval Office on this day. In it, he called on Russia to join in a "foolproof" system of reducing the world's staggering burden of armaments - including the Atom Bomb. This is similar to 92-303-1 and 92-303-2.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on the train platform during his trip to the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State. This photo was sent to President Truman by Clive Davis of Falls Church, Virginia, along with a recording of the remarks Truman made at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam.