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Brownell, Herbert, 1904-1996

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")

Former president Harry S. Truman recalls Herbert Brownell's efforts to prosecute domestic communists using students to find them. Truman disagreed with this approach, saying the students should be learning about how the US government works so they can be in a position to help, not being taught about communism.

Former President Truman's Remarks in Response to Criticism by Herbert Brownell in Regard to the Harry Dexter White Appointment

Former President Harry S. Truman's remarks in response to criticism by Herbert Brownell in regard to the Harry Dexter White appointment. Original recording is one 16 inch disc at 33 1/3 r.p.m. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia.