Elections

Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 7, Side B

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Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 1, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: advice to young politicians; Alonzo Fields; Martha Ellen Truman's visit to the White House; 1948 Democratic convention and election; discussion of historical elections.

Voting Public Service Announcements

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A series of non-partisan public service announcements encouraging all Americans to vote in the upcoming 1950 election. Includes a five minute recording by Vice President Alben Barkley, followed by 12 shorter voting PSAs.

Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess W. Truman

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Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess W. Truman

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Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess W. Truman

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Listening to the radio for election results regarding the election of Harry S. Truman as Vice-President Elect, are Senator Truman's family

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Shown seated around the radio in the home of Martha Ellen Truman, mother of Harry S. Truman, as they await election results, declaring Harry S. Truman, Vice-President Elect, are, Left to Right: Vivian Truman, brother of Harry S. Truman; Pvt. Fred Truman, nephew; Mary Jane Truman, sister; Martha Ann Truman (later Martha Ann Swoyer), niece; and Mary Ellen Truman, mother of Harry S. Truman.

Square dance in Grandview, Missouri

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Election victory night celebration square dance in Grandview, Missouri. See photographs 97-124 through 133. From: Dorothy Feeback

Election victory dance

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Election night victory dance at Grandview, Missouri. Photos of Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley hang from the rafters. See photos 97-124 through 133 and includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.

Election victory dance

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Photo showing an election night dance at Grandview, Missouri. See photos 97-124 through 133 and includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.

Truman family at a 1956 election celebration

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Shown at an election night victory dance in Grandview, Missouri, are Luella Truman, J. Vivian Truman and Mary Jane Truman with others. See photos 97-124 through 133 and includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.

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