Truman Warning: Ex-President Sees Peril In Arms Cuts
Truman Warning: Ex-President Sees Peril In Arms Cuts
Same as catalog # 514112 Addressing the convention of the reserve officers association. Former President Truman warns against serious cuts in defense appropriations during the tense world situation. OHLS - Crowd in convention center standing applauding President Truman. MLS - President Truman making his first major address since leaving his office. President Truman: "I think that those who talk about our defense program being too big, may be letting their pocket books obscure their judgments. It is only natural to wish that we didn't have to tax ourselves so much for defense. That's perfectly human. We all would like to have lower taxes but I warn you soberly and plainly. (Do not be misled by the desire for lower taxes and by cutting the corners on National Security) Audience applauds................ Increasing the risk of World War Three means increasing the risk of atom bombs on your own home. Think about that and think about it often. I have no doubt personality, that if our government lays before the people the facts of the danger that this free world lies and the amount of military strength we need under those circumstances, the people will provide the necessary funds. My friends, the world depends upon us... We must meet that challenge". Audience responds by giving President Truman a standing ovation.