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Hopkins, Harry L. (Harry Lloyd), 1890-1946

Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 8, Side A

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 8, 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 tape duplicates portions of Tape 1, Side A and Side B. In addition, it has such topics as: General George C. Marshall's career; Chiang Kai-Shek; Mr. Truman's relationship with his daughter Margaret and his reaction to Paul Hume, the music critic; how Mr. Truman learned about the death of Franklin D.

Presidential Staff Taking a Moment on Truman Beach

Presidential staff relaxes on Truman Beach, Key West, Florida. President Truman is at the Little White House. From left to right: David Bell, Dr. Wallace Graham (with back to camera seated), General Harry Vaughn, Admiral Robert Dennison, Dr. John Steelman, and Harry Hopkins. From: The Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman Awards Distinguished Service Medals

President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with Howard Bruce (left), Elk Ridge, Maryland, and Harry Hopkins (right), presidential advisor, after he had decorated them with the Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony on the White House lawn. They are last civilians to receive this honor, bestowed for their part in the war effort. Donor: Clinton A. Brown

Joseph Davies, President Truman, Admiral William Leahy, and Harry Hopkins

Two envoys of President Harry S. Truman today reported to him at the White House in an early morning meeting: Harry Hopkins, just back from Moscow, and Joseph E. Davies, who was in London. Left to right, standing: Mr. Davies, Admiral Leahy, the President's Personal Chief of Staff; and Mr. Hopkins. The President is seated. From: Beth Gore.