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President Truman Addresses Congress on Universal Military Training

66-2656
Accession Number
66-2656
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350286869
Keywords
Legislators
Military education
Presidents
Speeches, addresses, etc.
HST Keywords
Truman - Addresses - Congress - 1945
People Pictured
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
President Harry S. Truman in a speech today before a Joint Session of Congress, called for one year of military training as opposed to military service, for every male American. The training would begin at 18 years of age or upon graduation from high school. The President said that although the U. S. will use all it's moral influence to maintain the peace, the nation must face the fact that peace must be built on power as well as good will. Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn is at right in background.
Date(s)
October 23, 1945