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"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Mr. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

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.

"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Mr. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

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 prsidents 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 is in AV Research Room.

"Mr. Citizen," Interview of Harry S. Truman in preparation for the book "Mr. Citizen"

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 is in AV Research Room.

"North American Newspaper Alliance," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

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 is in AV Research Room.

Basil O'Connor turns over deed of the Truman Library to the General Service Administration. Harry S. Truman gives title of his papers to the National Archives and Records Service. Speech by Earl Warren

Conclusion of dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library. This recording includes MC Basil O'Connor turning the deed to the Truman Library to the US Government, and Administrator of General Services Administration Franklin G. Floete's remarks upon acceptance. In his remarks, Floete conveys President Eisenhower's message. Former president Harry S. Truman introduces former president Herbert Hoover and former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Mr. Truman gives brief remarks as he conveys the Truman Papers and Artifacts to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.

KCMO broadcast of the dedication of the Truman Library. Speeches by: Basil O'Connor, Charles Halleck, and Dr. Elmer Ellis

Remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library (full ceremony is 1 hr., 5 min. - HST speaks for 3 min.). SR72-4-1 is the beginning of the ceremony, which includes MC Basil O'Connor, an invocation by Archbishop of the Kansas City-Saint Joseph Diocese John P. Cody; the National Anthem sung by Phil Regan; welcoming remarks by Independence Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, Jr.; remarks by Governor of Missouri James T. Blair; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; Assistant Minority Leader of the House Charles Halleck; Minority Leader of the Senate William F.