Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 2, Side B. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See the Merle Miller Papers finding aid for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: the writing of the Constitution; American government; weak Presidents; memories of William Jennings Bryan.
Vice President Harry S. Truman's Address at the Victory Dinner for Senator Francis J. Myers of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA. The first speaker, Vice President Truman spoke about Pennsylvania politics, the creation of the Constitution, and Pennsylvanian Benjamin Franklin's role in it. He also spoke about the war effort and what the nation needed to do to win. Full recording is about 40:00; Truman's speech was about 20:30. In ten parts.
Guests at the dedication ceremony for the new shrine for the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights look on as the shrine is unveiled. President Harry S. Truman is seated in the second row, near the left corner of the cases on the floor. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred Vinson is standing nearest the podium on the right. All others are unidentified.
President Harry S. Truman (center) stands before the new shrine for the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Also present is Archivist of the United States Wayne Grover (left) and Fred Vinson, Chief Justice of the United States (right). Others are unidentified.
Rotunda of the National Archives building in Washington, D.C., with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution on display.