Speeches, addresses, etc.

President Harry S. Truman delivering his State of the Union message to Congress. President Pro Tempore of the Senate Arthur Vandenberg (left) and Speaker of the House Joseph Martin (right) are in the background.

President Harry S. Truman addresses the nation from Capitol Hill regarding the Railroad strike. (left to right) Senator Walter F. George and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn sit in the background.

President Harry S. Truman (right) speaking at a Highway Safety Conference at the State Department Auditorium.

President Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress advocating a program for Universal Military Training. Seated behind President Truman is President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Kenneth McKellar (left) and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (right). Others in the photo are unidentified.

An unidentified man speaks at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law at the University of Kansas City. President Harry S. Truman is seated on the front row, directly behind the podium, in the white hat.

President Harry S. Truman addresses a large outdoor crowd at the University of Kansas City, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law.

President Harry S. Truman addresses a large outdoor crowd at the University of Kansas City. President Truman is speaking to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law.

An unidentified man speaking at the ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law at the University of Kansas City. President Harry S. Truman is seated on the front row, in the white hat, behind the podium.

President Harry S. Truman addresses a crowd of unidentified people.

An unidentified man speaking at the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law at the University of Kansas City. President Harry S. Truman (not pictured) also spoke at this event and received an Honorary Degree from the university.