Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 4, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking."  See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: good orators; Truman's first political speech; the art of politics; national political conventions; the 1932, 1936, and 1944 presidential elections; Joseph Kennedy. 

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 finding aid for Merle Miller tapes 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. 

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 7, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording includes such subjects as: William Jennings Bryan; optimists; courtesy; personal grudges; Roman Emperors;  military leaders; the presidents and the press and the development of press conferences; reflections on being in the U.S. Senate; and the Truman Committee.