Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 8, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This tape duplicates portions of Tape 1, Side A and Side B. In addition, it has such topics as: General George C. Marshall's career; Chiang Kai-Shek; Mr. Truman's relationship with his daughter Margaret and his reaction to Paul Hume, the music critic; how Mr. Truman learned about the death of Franklin D.

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 7, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording includes such subjects as: William Jennings Bryan; optimists; courtesy; personal grudges; Roman Emperors; military leaders; the presidents and the press and the development of press conferences; reflections on being in the U.S. Senate; and the Truman Committee.

Paul Hoffman is the emcee; speakers include William Foster, Dean Acheson, and the principal speaker, George Marshall. Held at the Statler Hotel, Washington, DC. In four parts.

An interview with former President Harry S. Truman by Dr. Forest C. Pogue at the Truman Library, on General George C. Marshall.

John W. Snyder interviewed by Robert Cochran for a biography of Snyder, continuation of previous recordings. John W. Snyder, former Secretary of the Treasury, discusses the military build-up to World War II and the fact that the U. S. had used World War I era weapons and materials for training until it became obvious that the U.S. would be involved. The first thing the U.S. did was to build factory capacity for a build-up. They first build weapons for the allies to their specifications. He talked of the need for more steel and what the government had to do to get the steel needed.

This speech was given by Secretary of State George C. Marshall at Harvard University when he received an honorary degree on June 5, 1947. It describes the plan for European recovery after the second world war, a massive economic aid program later known as the Marshall Plan. The speech was delivered in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts. From: George C. Marshall Library.

President Harry S. Truman presents the oak leaf cluster to the Distinguished Service medal to General George C. Marshall upon his retirement from the office of Army Chief of Staff, as broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting System, 12:30 P.M. EST. The presentation was given at the Pentagon. Text not available in Public Papers.