Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #18. Side 2: Recording #19.
Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #16. Side 2: Recording #17.
Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #14. Side 2: Recording #15
Interview with artist Thomas Hart Benton by Harry S. Truman Library museum curator Milton F. Perry about the creation of the Benton Mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the lobby of the Truman Library. Benton goes through the history of the area, and describes the visual elements that make up the mural.
Program for Thomas Hart Benton, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects. Mr. Benton speaking to some 150 people in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.
An interview with former President Harry S. Truman by Dr. Forest C. Pogue at the Truman Library, on General George C. Marshall.
Senator Stuart Symington's acceptance speech of the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award at the Harry S. Truman Library. He relates a story about being investigated by the Truman Committee in 1941. Afterward, Senator Harry S. Truman offered him a job, saying, "I want to dump a load of coal on you." Symington considered not taking the job as his family had a history of being conservative Republicans. He reconsidered and gained high respect for Senator Truman. Side 1 contains speech; side 2 is blank.
This is number 16 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 interview former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. There is a good discussion of General George C. Marshall to start this tape. They go on to talk about the Atomic Bomb, war, and world peace. Mr. Truman gives his plan for income tax. The volume on this tape is very low. Transcript available in Research Room.
This is number 15 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 interview former President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Truman gives his opinions on presidential candidates, politics and the presidency. There is a discussion about Germany and more questions about labor unions. Reel 1: Length, 64 min. 32 sec. Transcript available in Research Room.
This is number 14 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 interview former President Harry S. Truman on various topics. This tape discusses the Point Four Program, religion, and the Federal Reserve in addition to several personal questions about Mr. Truman. There is a statement saying that if these tapes are found and questioned that they could be denied. Reel 1: Length, 65 min. 02 sec. Transcript available in Research Room.