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Title
Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field in Chicago
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1949
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
President Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field in Chicago and speaks on U.S. aid to impoverished people and American foreign policy.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman's 1948 acceptance speech at Democratic convention
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1948-07-15
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman accepts the nomination for the Democratic presidential candidacy at the 1948 Democratic convention. He speaks about the Democratic Party platform, domestic political issues, international relations, and the economy.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman speaking before joint session of 80th Congress
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1947-11-17
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
U.S. President Truman addresses a joint session of Congress and talks about curbing inflation and about foreign aid to Europe. Truman asks Congress to approve emergency aid to Austria, Italy, and France, warning of economic collapse if they do not. Bill Henry reports on Truman's entrance ahead of the speech.
Title
U.S. President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress for the first time as President
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1945-04-16
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress for the first time as President after President Franklin D. Roosevelts 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.
Title
Harry Truman asks striking railroad workers to return to work
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1946-05-15
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
U.S. President 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. First fifteen seconds of recording is an unidentified speaker talking about the condition of the record (acetate disc on aluminum).
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman's radio address to the nation describing dangers to U.S. in Korea
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1950-12
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman discusses his plans for calling up more troops, increased production, higher taxes, decision to declare a national emergency, and deploring the current railroad strike.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman delivers the State of the Union address
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1949-01-05
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman gives an address on the State of the Union, delivered to the first joint session of the 81st Congress in Washington, D.C.
Title
Radio address to the nation from U.S. President Harry Truman on the Taft-Hartley bill
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1947-06-20
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
U.S. President Harry Truman explains his position on Taft-Hartley bill after his veto of it and his opinions of that legislation. He says that he's in favor of passing a bill to improve labor relations, but explains that he believes the Taft-Hartley bill places too many restrictions on workers and contains too many provisions that the public does not understand.
Title
U.S. President Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress on economic aid to Greece and Turkey
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1947-03-12
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman requests financial and economic aid to Greece and Turkey. He describes the damage done during the German occupation of World War II, and states that economic aid is required for the survival of the Greek people and restoration of order for political recovery. He frames the need for economic aid in Greece and Turkey as a national security issue and a requirement for maintaining peace. An unidentified reporter describes the scene ahead of Truman's speech.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman's 1949 inaugural address
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1949-01-20
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman takes the oath of office and delivers an inaugural address.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman addresses the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Dinner
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1948-03-17
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman outlines his plan for economic aid to European countries and discusses universal military training in the United States. Truman is introduced by John A. Coleman, President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Title
Army Day address in Chicago, Illinois
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1946-04-06
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
U.S. President Harry Truman discusses continued preparedness and U.S. aid in the reconstruction of Europe.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman speaks at the dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1951-06-25
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman speaks at the dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He speaks about the center and its namesake, the late Henry H. Arnold, the United States Air Force, and the first anniversary of the start of the Korean War. He also characterizes the Soviet Union as an antagonist to the United States and describes the United States' actions around the world as attempts to maintain world peace and defeat Communism. Truman is introduced by Tennessee...
Show moreHarry Truman speaks at the dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He speaks about the center and its namesake, the late Henry H. Arnold, the United States Air Force, and the first anniversary of the start of the Korean War. He also characterizes the Soviet Union as an antagonist to the United States and describes the United States' actions around the world as attempts to maintain world peace and defeat Communism. Truman is introduced by Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning.
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Title
U.S. President Harry Truman talks about Potsdam agreement and attacking Japan with atomic bomb
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1945-08-09
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
On returning from Berlin, President Harry Truman addresses the American people. He touches mostly upon issues of the Potsdam agreement, including the goals for a Germany controlled by the Allies, German reparations and the agreement on Poland. The President also justifies the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and warns of things to come if Japan does not surrender.
Title
U.S. President Harry S. Truman addressing a special joint session of 80th Congress
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1948-08-14
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman urges precautionary measures against inflation and asks for housing and other legislation. He warns that a failure to act would lead to economic collapse and threaten world peace.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman delivers an address in Omaha, Nebraska
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1948-06-05
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman speaks at a reunion of his former U.S. Army unit from World War I, the 35th Division. He speaks briefly about the importance of the United Nations and the economy, and then at length about the state of agriculture in the United States. Truman is introduced by Edward D. McKim.
Title
Navy Day address
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1945-10-27
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
U.S. President Harry Truman gives address in Central Park, New York City, stating postwar U.S. foreign policy and the outlook for uses of atomic power.
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman gives an address at the National Palace in Mexico City
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1947-03-03
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman gives an address at the National Palace while visiting Mexico City. He speaks about United States-Mexico relations and peace.
Title
Harry Truman announces the VE Day victory over Germany and reads a proclamation
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1945-05-08
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Title
U.S. President Harry Truman addresses a joint session of Congress on economic aid to Europe
Creator
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date
1948-03-17
Collection
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description
Harry Truman discusses European economic needs (Marshall Plan), Communist pressure on Czechoslovakia, Finland, Italy and Greece requiring economic help in order to help free nations recover; also requesting support for universal military training and temporary selective service. An unidentified reporter describes the scene ahead of Truman's address.

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