Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961

Radio coverage of the Democratic National Convention as recorded by KMBC radio, Kansas City, MO. Recording includes master of ceremonies House Minority Leader Sam Rayburn; Pennsylvania delegate Emma Guffey Miller's presentation of a floral Liberty Bell wherein pigeons are released into the convention hall; the CBS radio host's commentary at the pigeon spectacle; and Senator Alben Barkley's acceptance speech for the Vice Presidential nomination. It also includes President Harry S. Truman's acceptance speech for the Presidential nomination. The President spoke at 2 a.m.

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.

President Harry S. Truman's State of the Union Message delivered before a Joint Session of the Congress, U.S. Capitol, as broadcast by ABC radio. The President spoke at 12:30 p.m. The address was broadcast nationally. It is followed by a recording of the Star Spangled Banner. In three parts.

This is number 1 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. The first part of the reel has some breaks in the recording. They discuss the value of ex-presidents advice to the current president. Mr. Truman gives his opinion of Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson. They talk about the 1959 Democratic Party, partisan politics, and the presidential veto.

Remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library (full ceremony is 1 hr., 5 min. - HST speaks for 3 min.). SR72-4-1 is the beginning of the ceremony, which includes MC Basil O'Connor, an invocation by Archbishop of the Kansas City-Saint Joseph Diocese John P. Cody; the National Anthem sung by Phil Regan; welcoming remarks by Independence Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, Jr.; remarks by Governor of Missouri James T. Blair; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; Assistant Minority Leader of the House Charles Halleck; Minority Leader of the Senate William F.