Former president Harry S. Truman speaks about General Douglas MacArthur, acknowledging his skill as a general until he overstepped the bounds of his authority. He explained that in Korea, probably because of his popularity, MacArthur forgot that as a soldier he was answerable to the civilian president, who is ultimately the commander-in-chief.
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.
Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 8, 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: 1940 Senatorial campaign; Interstate Commerce Commission; Mr.
"Meet Your Congress" program, with Blair Moody, Hubert Humphrey, Robert A. Taft, Homer Capehart, and Herbert H. Lehman.
Blair Moody and guests discuss several topics, including General Douglas Macarthur's Far East foreign policy.
CBS Radio coverage of the official announcement of the surrender of Japan, finally ending World War II. CBS correspondent Bill Henry reports from Washington, DC, and Bob Trout reports from New York. The reporters describe the activities of President Harry S. Truman giving a press conference and First Lady Bess Truman coming out of the White House, but contains no sound recordings of the Trumans directly. They report that British Prime Minister Attlee has already made an announcement, and that Japanese Emperor Hirohito will make an announcement from Tokyo.
John W. Snyder interviewed by Robert Cochran for a biography of Snyder, continuation of previous recordings. John W. Snyder, former Secretary of the Treasury, discusses the military build-up to World War II and the fact that the U. S. had used World War I era weapons and materials for training until it became obvious that the U.S. would be involved. The first thing the U.S. did was to build factory capacity for a build-up. They first build weapons for the allies to their specifications. He talked of the need for more steel and what the government had to do to get the steel needed.
President Harry S. Truman's radio report to the American people on Korea and U.S. policy in the Far East, broadcast from the White House at 10:30 p.m. President Truman explained his policy for a limited war in Korea and why it was necessary to relieve General Douglas MacArthur of duty when he disagreed with that policy. Recorded by: ABC. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, California, after returning from his conference with General Douglas MacArthur at Wake Island. The President spoke at 8:30 p.m. He is introduced on this recording by Mayor Elmer E. Robinson of San Francisco. The topic of this address is the Korean War and the United Nations' involvement in it. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. Recorded by: ABC. From: University of Missouri-Columbia. In two parts.
This is number 10 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 interviewed former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. This reel discusses General Douglas MacArthur and military leaders in politics. Next, Mr. Truman speaks plainly about Richard Nixon; Mexico and South America and what they mean to the U.S. is also discussed. They also talk about the Catholic religion and its place in politics. Transcript available in Research Room.
President Harry S. Truman's radio address to the American people on Korea and U. S. policy in the Far East. The president's speech was broadcast from the White House at 10:30 p.m. This is the speech in which President Truman announced the firing of General Douglas MacArthur.