U.S. President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress for the first time as President

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.

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In Collections: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date: 1945-04-16

Speakers: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Harkness, Richard, 1907-1977

Subjects: World War (1939-1945)
Peace
Politics and government
United States

Material Type: Sound recordings

Language: English

Extent: 00:28:54

Venue Note: Broadcast on Apr. 16, 1945.

Holding Institution: Vincent Voice Library

Call Number: Voice 6360

Catalog Record: http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9962851

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