Former president Harry S. Truman's 78th birthday party held at Hotel President, Kansas City, Missouri. Speeches by Vice President Johnson, Judge James McGrannery, Lt. Governor Hillary Bush, Israeli Consul to the U.S., Sec. of the Treasury Snyder, Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson, Admiral Dennison, and President Truman. Harry S. Truman's remarks are 4:00.
President Harry S. Truman's address at a dinner honoring Democratic National Chairman, William M. Boyle, Jr. The President spoke at 9:28 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO. His opening words referred to William M. Boyle, Jr., chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Alben W. Barkley, Vice President of the United States; and Forrest Smith, Governor of Missouri. Later in his remarks the President referred to Phil Regan, who earlier had sung a number of songs in honor of the occasion.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the dedication of the Organized Reserve Corps Armory, Kansas City, MO. The President spoke at 5 p.m. at the Armory in Kansas City, Mo. In his opening words he referred to Brig. Gen. R. Dinwiddie Groves and Monsignor L. Curtis Tieman, both of Kansas City, Mo. At one time General Groves served as executive officer to the President in the 379th Field Artillery Regiment when Mr. Truman was both commander of that Army Reserve unit and a United States Senator.
President Harry S. Truman's radio and television remarks on election eve, Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, MO, broadcast at 9:35 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at a presentation of a bust by the 35th Division Association at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, MO. Text not available in Public Papers.
Piano solo "Black Hawk Waltz" performed by Harry S. Truman. Full song.
Former President Harry S. Truman's remarks in response to criticism by Herbert Brownell in regard to the Harry Dexter White appointment. Mr. Truman made the remarks from the WDAF-TV studio in Kansas City, MO. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia.
Radio address by Senator Harry S. Truman on voting and the war effort. Radio time purchased by the Jackson County Democratic Committee.