Senator Kenneth Wherry's statement about doing away with meat price controls and the OPA wins the "headache to housewives" prize. India Edwards, Executive Director, Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee, make remarks on a political program by the Democratic National Committee called the Democratic Record Show. Originally two discs; 12 inches, in three parts.
Political Program by the Democratic National Committee. Representative John Taber (R-NY) wins the booby prize because he didn't believe Europe needed help after World War II. After his trip to Europe, he stated he did not see any hungry people in Europe and was against the Marshall Plan. Former Minister to Norway Florence Jaffray Harriman appears as a guest speaker. The subject of veterans and the Marshall Plan are discussed. Originally two discs, 12 inches, in three parts.
CBS recording of activities aboard the Harry S. Truman and Thomas Dewey campaign trains, edited together and aired on the radio October 1, 1948. From the Dewey Victory Special, Allen Dulles explains his role as a Dewey advisor on foreign affairs. Other Dewey campaign advisors and assistants also introduce themselves and their roles, including Dewey's secretary. Journalists representing the New Yorker magazine, the Baltimore Afro-American, and CBS also introduce themselves.
This song in support of Harry S. Truman's presidential campaign, "We Are For Truman" from Lillian Kammerman, is set to the tune of "Anchors Aweigh." It features a woman (presumably Kammerman) singing with a piano.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. His opening words "Senator Myers" referred to Senator Francis J. Myers of Pennsylvania. Later he referred to Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon, Senator Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska, and Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio. In the course of the speech, the president says "Peace, my friends, is the goal of my public life. I'd rather have a lasting peace in the world than to be President of the United States.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the reunion of the 35th Division, Omaha, Nebraska, at Aksarben Stadium. The President spoke at 7:15 p.m. in the Ak-sar-ben Coliseum. His opening words "Mr. Chairmen" referred to Edward D. McKim and Robert A. Drum, who served as cochairmen of the reunion. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.
President Harry S. Truman's rear platform remarks in Harrisburg, PA, 8:25 a.m.. This recording also includes reporter commentary by Ed Gundaker, the introduction of President Truman by PA State DNC chairman Colonel Philip Mathews, and additional commentary after the speech. Donor: E. Dan Leibensperger.
President Harry S. Truman's rear platform remarks, Ontario, OR, 12:40 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's rear platform remarks, South Norwalk, CT, 3:07 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's rear platform remarks, Bridgeport, CT, 2:23 p.m.