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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

This is number 7 of a series of tapes (SR99-29 to SR99-43) made at the Harry S. Truman Library in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen." William Hillman and David Noyes interview former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. Mr. Truman talks about monetary control by the government and gives his opinion on Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Republican Party. The men have a long conversation about Herbert Hoover. They finish by discussing the present and future leaders of the country and Jawaharlal Nehru. Reel 1: Length, 65 min. 42 sec. Transcript available in Research Room.

First Meeting of the Hoover Commission

This is the first meeting of the Commission on the Organization of the Executive Branch of Government, also known as the Hoover Commission. Standing, left to right: Representative Clarence J. Brown, James V. Forrestal, Arthur S. Flemming, James K. Pollock, Dean G. Acheson, James H. Rowe, and Representative Carter Manasco. Seated, from left to right: George Mead, former President Herbert Hoover, President Harry S. Truman, Joseph P. Kennedy, and Senator John F. McClellan. Same as 58-337 but less cropped.