Speeches, addresses, etc.

President Harry S. Truman addressing the nation over the radio for the annual Community Chest Drive.

President Harry S. Truman is standing behind a podium on the U.S.S. Missouri addressing guests at Rio De Janeiro. Admiral William Leahy and General George Marshall are left of the microphones.

President Harry S. Truman preparing to address the Brazilian Congress in Rio De Janeiro.

President Harry S. Truman (left) with Charles Luckman (right), Chairman of the Citizens Food Committee. President Truman addressed the nation via television on the need to conserve food to send to Europe. This marked the first time that television cameras entered the White House to televise an event.

President Harry S. Truman giving a radio address regarding his veto of the Taft-Hartley labor bill.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on Independence Day, at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia; home of Thomas Jefferson.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on Independence Day, at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia, home of Thomas Jefferson. Left to Right: Governor William M. Tuck, Virginia; Frank Houston, President of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation; and President Truman. Same as photo 59-1303-1 and 59-1387.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on Independence Day, at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia, home of Thomas Jefferson. Left to Right: Governor William M. Tuck, Virginia; Frank Houston, President of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation; and President Truman. Same as photo 59-1313-1 and 59-1387.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on Independence Day, at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia; home of Thomas Jefferson.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on Independence Day, at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia, home of Thomas Jefferson. Same as 59-1313-2.