Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 2, Side A
Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 1, Side B. 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: decision to drop the atomic bomb; Mr. Truman's childhood and school days; Mr. Truman's parents; reading; his entry into politics; county judge; other presidents.