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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.

This is number 5 of a series of tapes (SR99-29 to SR99-43) made at the Harry S. Truman Library in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen." The interviews were conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman with Harry S. Truman in the Truman suite of the Truman Library (transcribed by James Eugene Bailey, Mr. Truman's assistant; transcription is in sound recording donor file). Mr. Truman discusses the American farmer, foreign labor on farms and government involvement with the farms. He talks about the Atomic Bomb and its use. He discusses history writings and the way they are interpreted.

This is number 4 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 interviewed former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. In this reel, Mr. Truman talks about people helping themselves to raise the standard of living, the balance of power after World War II, and the importance of keeping military power. He also discusses monetary policies and gold and gives his theories on daily weather. Recorded by Mr. Hillman and Mr. Noyes in the Truman suite of the Harry S.

This is number 3 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 interviewed former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. On this reel, former President Truman talks about past presidents and their legacies. In addition he discusses the Federal Reserve System and Woodrow Wilson, labor unions and how they operate and the part they play in politics, the stock market, big business and general business problems. Transcript available in Research Room.

This is number 2 in 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 interviewed former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. Mr. Truman talks about daily life at the Truman Library and answers questions about people who contact him and what they ask about. He also speaks of his 1956 trip to Europe, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and what he thinks of Adlai Stevenson and the elections of 1952 and 1956. Transcript available in Research Room.

The interview of former President Harry S. Truman was conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman. This was in preparation for an article for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Mr. Truman discusses the visit of Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev, different proposals between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., and the Cold War. Recorded by William Hillman and David Noyes in the Truman suite of the Truman Library. Transcript available in Research Room.

This speech is for the 100th anniversary of Girard College, which is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. President Harry S. Truman talks about Stephen Girard, the benefactor of Girard College. He also talks about the future of the 1948 graduates. President Truman speaks of his youth on the farm.Reel 1: Length, 11 min. 15 sec.CBS Tape No. 3-26-75JF

President Harry S. Truman's address upon receiving an honorary degree from the University of Kansas City. The President spoke in the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to Clarence R. Decker, president of the University.

President Harry S. Truman's address on foreign policy at the luncheon of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The President spoke at 2 p.m. at the Hotel Statler in Washington. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to B. M. McKelway of the Washington Star, president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. In the course of his remarks he referred to Mark Ethridge, publisher of the Louisville Times and the Louisville Courier-Journal, Erwin D. Canham, editor of the Christian Science Monitor, and Dr.

Harry S. Truman presents the third of a series of William Radner Lectures at Columbia University, New York, New York. The subject is witch-hunting and hysteria in the United States (examples are Salem Witch Trials, Alien-Sedition Act, Joseph McCarthy). Lindsay Rogers, Burgess Professor of Public Law, presided and moderated the discussion between student panelists and the former President after the lecture. Dean John G. Palfrey of Columbia College closed the series. Reel 1 contains opening remarks and the lecture by former President Truman; reel 2 contains the discussion.