Independence, MO, Harry S. Truman Library

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.

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.

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.

Former president Harry S. Truman's prerecorded radio speech in support of President Lyndon Johnson and his running mate, Senator Hubert Humphrey, in the 1964 presidential campaign. Mr. Truman spoke from his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. At the beginning of the speech, he says "Thank you, Mr. Fonda." The speech was recorded on October 12, 1964 for broadcast on the NBC Radio Network on October 14, 1964.