Interview with George McGhee by James F. Goode
Interview of George McGhee by James F. Goode, in Washington, DC, regarding Iran. Transcript available in manuscript collection.
Washington (D.C .)
Harry S. Truman's remarks at National Press Club luncheon
His remarks were informal. The closing remarks follow a question and answer session. Full recording is 1:04:00; Harry S. Truman's remarks are 36:00.
Harry S. Truman's remarks at National Press Club luncheon
His remarks were informal. The speech was followed by questions and answers. Full recording is 45:00; Harry S. Truman's remarks are 12:00.
Harry S. Truman's remarks at a National Press Club dinner
His remarks were informal. The speech was followed by the remainder of the program after President Truman left. Full recording is 24:15; Harry S. Truman's remarks are 15:00.
Remarks at a National Press Club dinner
President Truman's appearance at a national Press Club dinner in Washington, D.C. His remarks were primarily on the need for unity and bi-partisanship in foreign policy. The speech (23 minutes), was followed by a question and answer session.
President Truman's Commencement Address at Howard University
President Harry S. Truman's commencement address for Howard University, Washington, DC. The President spoke at 5:30 p.m. His opening words referred to Dr. Mordecai Johnson, President of Howard University, and Oscar R. Ewing, Administrator of the Federal Security Agency.
President Truman's Radio Address to the American People on Armistice Day
President Harry S. Truman's radio address to the American people on Armistice Day. The President's address was prerecorded for release at 11 a.m.
George Washington University Commencement
George Washington University's commencement ceremony. Margaret Truman's name is announced among the graduates in part 2, and her father, President Harry S. Truman, confers her degree. President Truman is also given an honorary degree in part 2. President Harry S. Truman's remarks begin in part 3. The remarks were extemporaneous and the text is not available in the Public Papers.
"Red Feather Roundup" Opening the Community Chest Drive
"Red Feather Roundup" Program featuring President Harry S. Truman's address opening the Community Chest Drive, delivered in Louisville, KY, at 9:55 p.m. President Truman spoke as part of a special radio broadcast to raise money for the Community Chest. The "Red Feather Roundup" is hosted from Hollywood, CA, by Hy Averback. Bob Hope does a comedy skit. Red Skelton, Verna Felton, and Pat McGeehan do a "Mean Widdle Kid" skit. Jo Stafford sings, "In the Still of the Night," with Paul Weston conducting the orchestra.
President Truman's Address Before the Governing Board of the Pan American Union
President Harry S. Truman's address before the governing board of the Pan American Union. The President spoke at the Pan American Union Building in Washington, DC, at 12:15 p.m. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.