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President Truman's Radio Address to the American People after the Signing of the Terms of Unconditional Surrender by Japan

President Harry S. Truman's radio address to the American people after the signing of the Terms of Unconditional Surrender by Japan, as broadcast from the White House over the Columbia Broadcasting System. 9:56 P.M. ETW. The President's address was part of the broadcast of the surrender ceremonies on board the U.S.S. Missouri.

President Truman's Radio and Television Address to the American People Following the Signing of the Defense Production Act

President Harry S. Truman's radio and television address to the American people following the signing of the Defense Production Act, September 9, 1950. Broadcast from the President's Office in the White House at 10:30 p.m. The President signed the Defense Production Act of 1950 on September 8 (64 Stat. 798).