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Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986

Harriman and Anderson Consult with EUCOM and OMGUS Officials on European Economy

Secretary of Commerce Averell Harriman and Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson meet with European Command (EUCOM) Commander General Lucius D. Clay and other high military officials in Berlin, Germany, to discuss the postwar economy of western Europe. Shown left to right are: EUCOM Government Affairs Adviser Dr. Henry Parkman; EUCOM Deputy Military Governor Maj. Gen. Frank A. Keating; Secretary Anderson; Gen. Clay; Secretary Harriman; EUCOM Economic Adviser Maj. Gen. William H.

President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill at Anglo-American Meeting

Meeting between American and British government officials in Washington, D.C. Seated (L to R): Sir Anthony Eden, British Foreign Minister; Sir Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister; President Harry S. Truman; Dean Acheson, U.S. Secretary of State; John W. Snyder, U.S. Secretary of Treasury; Robert A. Lovett, U.S. Secretary of Defense. Standing (L to R): Walter S. Gifford, U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain; General Omar N. Bradley; Sir Oliver Franks, British Ambassador to the U.S.; Lord Frederick Cherwell; Lord Hastings L. Ismay; W. Averell Harriman.

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

President Harry S. Truman's former Special Assistant, Averell Harriman, discusses aspects of the Korean War and his role as liaison between the president and General Douglas MacArthur. 

 

Because this is an interview with someone other than Mr. Truman, the copyright to this segment is unclear.