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President Harry S. Truman Signs Smith-Mundt Bill

President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs the Smith-Mundt Bill, also known as the "Voice of America Bill,' which authorizes foreign informational activities, including radio broadcasts to Soviet Russia and other countries. Standing, from left to right; Senator H. Alexander Smith; Dr. Walter Lemon, President of the World Wide Broadcasting Foundation; Howland H. Sargent; Representative Karl E. Mundt; and Under Secretary of State Robert Lovett.