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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. (Voice on tape says it is a re-recording of tape number 1) Reel 1: Length, 26 min. 24 sec. Transcript available in Research Room.