U.S. President Harry Truman speaking before joint session of 80th Congress

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.

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In Collections: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date: 1947-11-17

Speakers: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Reporters: Henry, William Mellors, 1890-1970

Broadcasters: CBS Radio Network

Subjects: Economic assistance
Inflation (Finance)
Europe
United States

Material Type: Sound recordings

Language: English

Extent: 00:31:52

Venue Note: Broadcast 1947 November 17.

Holding Institution: Vincent Voice Library

Call Number: Voice 6328

Catalog Record: http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8534092

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