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Address at Omaha, Nebraska - Address at Omaha, Nebraska. Truman discusses agricultural problems at a reunion of his former army unit, the 35th Division of the U.S. Army.

Address at Omaha, Nebraska. - Address at Omaha, Nebraska. Truman discusses agricultural problems at a reunion of his former army unit, the 35th Division of the U.S. Army.

Address to joint session of Congress - Address to joint session of Congress. Truman discusses European economic needs, the Marshall Plan, Communist pressure on Czechoslovakia, Finland, Italy, and Greece, and the need to provide Europe with economic help in order to help free nations recover from the war. He also requests support for universal military training and temporary selective service.

Address to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick - Address to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Truman outlines his plan for economic aid to European countries and discusses universal military training in the United States.

George C. Marshall Receives the Distinguished Service Medal - The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to George C. Marshall by President Harry S. Truman.

Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress - Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress. Truman requests financial and economic aid to Greece and Turkey.

Harry S. Truman addresses the U.N.C.I.O. 10th plenary meeting at San Francisco. - Harry S. Truman addresses the United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO) 10th plenary meeting at San Francisco. Recorded by U.N. Archives.

Harry S. Truman addresses the U.N.C.I.O. 10th plenary meeting at San Francisco. - Harry S. Truman addresses the United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO) 10th plenary meeting at San Francisco.

Harry S. Truman addressing a special joint session of 80th Congress - Harry S. Truman addressing a special joint session of 80th Congress. Truman urges precautionary measures against inflation and asks for housing and other legislation.

Harry S. Truman gives an address on the State of the Union, delivered in person to a combined session of Congress in Washington, D.C. - Harry S. Truman gives an address on the State of the Union, delivered in person to a combined session of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Harry S. Truman speaks in Detroit on the occasion of the 250th birthday of that city - Harry S. Truman speaks in Detroit on the occasion of the 250th birthday of that city.

Harry Truman Speaks to a Joint Session of Congress for the First Time, and Albert Einstein Addresses a Federal World Government Rally - Harry S. Truman speaks to a joint session of Congress for the first time, having recently assumed the presidency. After being introduced by the doorkeeper of the house, Ralph Roberts, Harry Truman first laments the loss of Franklin Roosevelt, who was laid to rest on the previous day. Truman pledges that America will continue the fight for freedom until no vestige of resistance remains. In the second portion of the recording, Albert Einstein addresses a federal world government rally. The world renowned scientist speaks of economic and technological development. He comments on world government, and the United Nations organization. He answers questions posed by students, including concerns over the development of nuclear weapons. The quality of the recording is such that Einstein's accented speech is difficult to understand.

Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field on U.S. aid to impoverished people and American foreign policy - Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field on U.S. aid to impoverished people and American foreign policy.

Harry Truman announces VE Day victory over Germany and reads a proclamation - Harry Truman announces V-E Day victory over Germany and reads a proclamation.

Harry Truman gives an address at the national palace while visiting Mexico City - Harry Truman gives an address at the National Palace while visiting Mexico City.

Harry Truman pleads with striking railroad workers to return to work to bring grain to starving millions coupled with a threat to nationalize the railroads - Harry Truman pleads with striking railroad workers to return to work to bring grain to starving millions coupled with a threat to nationalize the railroads.

Harry Truman welcomes delegates to the Mid-century White House Conference on Children and Youth - Harry Truman welcomes delegates to the Mid-century White House Conference on Children and Youth.

Harry Truman welcomes delegates to the Mid-century White House Conference on Children and Youth. - Harry Truman welcomes delegates to the Mid-century White House Conference on Children and Youth.

Harry Truman's Campaign Speech, St. Louis Brotherhood of Railroaders - Truman's acceptance speech at the 1948 Democratic convention.

Point Four, an address to American Newspaper Guild - Point Four, an address to American Newspaper Guild.

President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress for the first time as President after President Franklin D. Roosevelt's death on April 12 - President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress for the first time as President after President Franklin D. Roosevelt's death on April 12. Richard Harkness analyzes the speech, which promises unconditional surrender, permanent world peace, and a continuity of the progressive liberalism of President Roosevelt.

President Truman and General Douglas MacArthur state their opposing positions on what should be done to prevent war during the Korean Conflict. - President Truman and General Douglas MacArthur state their opposing positions on what should be done to prevent war during the Korean Conflict.

President Truman's 1951 Christmas message. He contrasts Christmas 1951 with Christmas 1941 - President Truman's 1951 Christmas message. He contrasts Christmas 1951 with Christmas 1941.

Radio address to the nation from the White House. Truman explains his position on Taft-Hartley bill after veto of it and his opinions of that legislation - Radio address to the nation from the White House. Truman explains his position on Taft-Hartley bill after veto of it and his opinions of that legislation.

Radio address to the nation from the White House. Truman explains his position on Taft-Hartley bill after veto of it and his opinions of that legislation. - Radio address to the nation from the White House. Truman explains his position on Taft-Hartley bill after veto of it and his opinions of that legislation. Broadcast on KDKA.

Radio report to the American people on the Potsdam conference and dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan - Radio report to the American people on the Potsdam conference and dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.

Truman gives address in Central Park New York City stating postwar U.S. foreign policy and the outlook for uses of atomic power - Navy Day address. Truman gives address in Central Park New York City stating postwar U.S. foreign policy and the outlook for uses of atomic power.

Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of duty in Korea - Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of duty in Korea.

Truman speaking before Joint Session of 80th Congress about inflationary curbs and foreign aid - Truman speaking before Joint Session of 80th Congress about inflationary curbs and foreign aid.

Truman speaks on the first anniversary of the start of the Korean War - Truman speaks on the first anniversary of the start of the Korean War.

Truman's Campaign Speech, St. Louis Brotherhood of Railroaders - Truman's acceptance speech at the 1948 Democratic convention.

Truman's inaugural address - Truman's inaugural address.

Truman's radio address to the nation describing dangers to the U.S. in Korea - Truman's radio address to the nation describing dangers to the U.S. in Korea. Truman discusses his plans for calling up more troops, increased production, higher taxes, his decision to declare a national emergency, and deplores the current railroad strike.

Truman's radio address to the nation describing dangers to the U.S. in Korea - Truman's radio address to the nation describing dangers to the U.S. in Korea. Truman discusses his plans for calling up more troops, increased production, higher taxes, his decision to declare a national emergency, and deplores the current railroad strike. Broadcast on CBS