Former president Harry S. Truman discusses the challenges he faced with discharging the troops after the end of conflict in Europe after World War II.
Former president Harry S. Truman discusses the issue of communists in government, and the his disapproval of the actions of the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Former president Harry S. Truman says he's not ready to be considered with the likes of Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, or Weizmann. Presumably he is talking about having a statue made in his likeness. Segment repeats with different camera angle.
Former president Harry S. Truman discusses his relationship with Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin.
Former president Harry S. Truman discusses the importance of talking with the Russians in order to keep the peace. Mr. Truman has a particularly difficult time remembering his lines in this series of out takes.
Former president Harry S. Truman says that people will only stay frightened for so long. It doesn't take long for the truth to come out, and for people to listen to the facts. He is probably referring to anti-communism efforts during the McCarthy era.
Mary Jane Truman characterizes her mother, Martha Ellen Truman, as fair minded with high ideals, which she taught to her children. Harry Truman is Mary Jane's brother.
Ethel Noland discusses her cousin Harry S. Truman's wit and good humor as she sits in her living room across from the Truman home. The copyright of this segment is undetermined: participants in these interviews may have retained their copyright.
General Ralph Truman discusses Harry S. Truman's love for reading, and recalls a trip to Texas where he read and discussed Mark Twain. The copyright of this segment is undetermined: participants in these interviews may have retained their copyright.
Former president Truman acknowledges the toll that the presidency takes on family members. He recalls how Bess Truman and Margaret Truman reacted to Secret Service. He also recalls a conversation he had with President Garfield's son about his life in the White House.