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Brownell, Herbert, 1904-1996

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")

Former president Harry S. Truman recalls Herbert Brownell's efforts to prosecute domestic communists using students to find them. Truman disagreed with this approach, saying the students should be learning about how the US government works so they can be in a position to help, not being taught about communism.

Former President Truman's Remarks in Response to Criticism by Herbert Brownell in Regard to the Harry Dexter White Appointment

Former President Harry S. Truman's remarks in response to criticism by Herbert Brownell in regard to the Harry Dexter White appointment. Mr. Truman made the remarks from the WDAF-TV studio in Kansas City, MO. From: Archives of University of Missouri-Columbia.

Dignitaries in the Inaugural Parade of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Various Cabinet members designate ride in automobiles in the Inaugural Parade for President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon. In the back seat of each car, from left to right: Attorney General designate Herbert Brownell, Postmaster General designate Arthur Summerfield, and Secretary of the Interior designate Douglas McKay. All others are unidentified.