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"North American Newspaper Alliance," Interview of Harry S. Truman conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman

The interview of former President Harry S. Truman was conducted by David Noyes and William Hillman. This was in preparation for an article for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Mr. Truman discusses the visit of Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev, different proposals between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., and the Cold War. Recorded by William Hillman and David Noyes in the Truman suite of the Truman Library. Transcript available in Research Room.

Dateline: U.N.- Spotlight on Statesmen with Francis O. Wilcox

Television program on current affairs, with guest Francis O. Wilcox, Assistant Secretary of State for International Affairs of the United Nations answering questions from a panel of UN correspondents. The correspondents are Eric Britter of the Times of London, Joseph Lash of the New York Post, Vladimir Ozerov of the TASS (Soviet Union) News Agency, Georges Wolff of Agence France-Presse, and moderator Stanley Burke of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Photograph of Nikita Khrushchev Taken by E. Clifton Daniel, Jr.

E. Clifton Daniel, Jr., took this photograph of Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Communist party (in white suit). Standing next to Khrushchev is O. L. Ivaschenko, secretary of the Ukrainian communist party. The event was a party given by soviet Premier Nikolai A. Bulganin at Prince Orlov's former estate for foreign diplomats and their families. An unidentified opera singer plays a guitar. This is part of a group of photographs belonging to E. Clifton Daniel, Jr., which he used in his book, "Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen: A Memoir."

Nikita Khrushchev and Hedgehog in Government Garden During W. Averell Harriman's 1959 Trip to the Soviet Union

Exterior view with Nikita Khrushchev bending down near a plant or bush with W. Averell Harriman partially in view next to him. It is believed that the picture was taken in the gardens of the government's guest dacha named Ogarevo located west of Moscow, Russia. Thayer reported that Khrushchev bent down and picked up a rolled up hedgehog seen along the path. Charles W. Thayer accompanied Averell Harriman as a guide and confidant on the trip which took place May 12 - June 26, 1959. Harriman went as a special foreign correspondent for the North American Newspaper Alliance (NANA).

W. Averell Harriman Standing With Nikita Khrushchev During 1959 Trip to the Soviet Union

Exterior view which includes W. Averell Harriman in the center and Nikita Khrushchev on the left with an interpreter on the right. It is believed that the picture was taken at the government's guest dacha Ogarevo located west of Moscow, Russia. They may be standing beside the Moskva River. Charles W. Thayer accompanied Harriman as a guide and confidant on the trip which took place May 12 - June 26, 1959. Harriman went as a special foreign correspondent for the North American Newspaper Alliance (NANA).

W. Averell Harriman Meeting With Nikita Khrushchev During 1959 Trip to the Soviet Union

Interior view taken in a room at the Kremlin in Moscow. At this time, W. Averell Harriman and Nikita Khrushchev are preparing for their formal interview. Khrushchev is on the left and beside him is Yuri Zhukov. Harriman is seated on the right with Charles Thayer beside him. The back of the interpreter, Mr. Oleg Trianovski, is in the middle. Thayer in his written account described Khrushchev thus: "Mr. Khrushchev was wearing a grey, baggy suit with two orders of Lenin on his left breast and one order on his right. He had a grey and red polka dot tie and large red cufflinks.

W. Averell Harriman Meeting With Nikita Khrushchev During 1959 Trip to the Soviet Union

Interior view taken in a room at the Kremlin in Moscow. At this time, W. Averell Harriman and Nikita Khrushchev are preparing for their formal interview. Khrushchev is on the left and beside him is Yuri Zhukov. Harriman is seated on the right with Charles Thayer beside him. The back of the interpreter, Mr. Oleg Trianovski, is in the middle. Thayer in his written account described Khrushchev thus: "Mr. Khrushchev was wearing a grey, baggy suit with two orders of Lenin on his left breast and one order on his right. He had a grey and red polka dot tie and large red cufflinks.

W. Averell Harriman Visiting With Nikita Khrushchev During 1959 Trip to the Soviet Union

Interior view, believed to have been taken in a room in the Kremlin in Moscow as W. Averell Harriman is meeting Nikita Khrushchev before formal talks begin. The men in the photograph are left to right: Nikita Khrushchev, W. Averell Harriman and Yuri Zhukov. Harriman's account of the visit can be found in Life Magazine, July 13, 1959, p. 33-36. Charles W. Thayer accompanied Harriman as a guide and confidant on the trip which took place May 12 - June 26, 1959. Harriman went as a special foreign correspondent for the North American Newspaper Alliance (NANA).

W. Averell Harriman Meeting With Nikita Khrushchev During 1959 Trip to the Soviet Union

Interior view taken in a room at the Kremlin in Moscow. At this time, W. Averell Harriman and Nikita Khrushchev are preparing for their formal interview. Khrushchev is on the left and beside him is Yuri Zhukov. Harriman is seated on the right with Charles Thayer beside him. The back of the interpreter, Mr. Oleg Trianovski, is in the middle. Thayer in his written account described Khrushchev thus: "Mr. Khrushchev was wearing a grey, baggy suit with two orders of Lenin on his left breast and one order on his right. He had a grey and red polka dot tie and large red cufflinks.