Speeches of Harry S. Truman
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
A compilation of speeches made by Harry S. Truman.
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
MSs of Senator HARRY S. TRUMAN riding in open convertible through crowded street; MS Mr. Truman, wife BESS TRUMAN, and daughter MARGARET TRUMAN; MS of Mr. Truman smiling into camera.
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 1944. Mr. Truman, Vice Presidential candidate, speaking (and banging an enormous gavel). (Cheers) Give me a chance, will you please. It has been my privilege to be a United States Senator, for the past nine and one half years. And I expect to continue the effort which I have been making in that capacity as a United States Senator, to help shorten the war and win the peace under the direction of our great leader Franklin D Roosevelt. (Cheers)
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
Funeral procession of President Franklin D. Roosevelt through streets of Washington, DC, April 14, 1945.
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
President HARRY TRUMAN speaking somberly at engagement, saying he shall attempt to meet the expectations of the American people. " the National Democratic Convention in Chicago, last July. When I was nominated for Vice President of the United States, under my protest. A terrible ordeal, I thought. I shall attempt as I have attempted in these other crisis, to meet your expectations, but don t expect too much of me. I must have your help and support."
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
(mute) April 12, 1945 Harry Truman being sworn in as President of the United States by Chief Justice HARLAN STONE in the White House. Mr. Truman kisses the Bible before shaking hands with Mr. Stone.
Speeches of Harry S. Truman
April 16th, 1945 Excerpt Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress. Truman, "With great humility I call upon all Americans to help me keep our nation united in defense of those ideals which have been so eloquently proclaimed by Franklin Roosevelt."