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Butler, Robert, 1897-1955

President Truman - Oval Office Recording

Poor quality Oval Office recording from President Harry S. Truman's oval office. This is from Memovac disc 100X. These recordings are believed to be from 1945 to 1948, however the dates on the reel-to-reel tapes indicate September 21, 1946 to October 22, 1947. According to technical notes from the National Archives on the transcription of this recording, Disc 100X starts and stops often. Toward the end of the recording, several telephone conversations are related to the Marshall Plan, selective service, "Butler in Australia," and his transfer to South America.

Ambassador and Mrs. Robert Butler Board the U.S.S. Williamsburg

United States Ambassador to Cuba Robert Butler and his wife board the presidential yacht U.S.S. Williamsburg. First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and others used the Williamsburg to travel to Havana, Cuba for a day while they were on vacation with President Harry S. Truman in Key West, Florida. The Butlers called upon Mrs. Truman and Miss Truman while they were in Havana.

Ambassador and Mrs. Robert Butler Leave the U.S.S. Williamsburg at Havana, Cuba

United States Ambassador to Cuba Robert Butler and his wife disembark from the presidential yacht U.S.S. Williamsburg. First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and others used the Williamsburg to travel to Havana, Cuba for a day while they were on vacation with President Harry S. Truman in Key West, Florida. The Butlers called upon Mrs. Truman and Miss Truman while they were in Havana.