Former president Harry S. Truman talks about the negotiation process at Potsdam, between the United States, England, and Russia, and finding a way to keep the agreements that they made.
President Harry S. Truman delivered his Special Message to the Congress on the Threat to the Freedom of Europe on March 17, 1948. This excerpt contains these lines: "Since the close of hostilities, the Soviet Union and its agents have destroyed the independence and democratic character of a whole series of nations in Eastern and Central Europe. It is this ruthless course of action, and the clear design to extend it to the remaining free nations of Europe, that have brought about the critical situation in Europe today.
Former president Harry S. Truman talks about how rewarding it is to talk to youngsters and have them ask questions about what's going on in the world. He says, "I feel always uplifted when they do that," and "you'll find out that these youngsters are vitally interested in the welfare of the country and they want to do the right thing by it."
Former president Harry S. Truman is trying to deliver a line about the constitutional democracy of the United States being the greatest government in the world.
Former president Harry S. Truman speaks briefly about his feelings of being honored by having a village named after him (referring to Kfar Truman in Israel), but he's not yet ready to go into a piece of marble.
Former president Harry S. Truman discusses the problem of coordinating the mountains intelligence coming in from the various intelligence agencies. He says he established the first Central Intelligence Agency so that he could get one report, then take coordinated action on it.
Former president Harry S. Truman explains that the United States needs to remain powerful to protect the freedom of the world from the Russians, who would subdue the world if they went unchecked.
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.
Former President Harry S. Truman reads narration about his policy on Atomic energy, and how many people have misunderstood it.
Former president Harry S. Truman speaks of working out the Marshall Plan to feed Europe and make Europe self-supporting, emphasizing George Marshall's role in its establishment and success. This segment repeats itself with two different camera angles.