U.S. President Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress on economic aid to Greece and Turkey
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.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 1947-03-12
- Speakers
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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
- Broadcasters
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National Broadcasting Company
- Subjects
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Economic assistance, American
Greece
Turkey
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:22:04
- Venue Note
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Broadcast 1947 March 12.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 6347
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8534107
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