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Sound Recordings Collection:
Speeches and Remarks of Harry S. Truman

Dates: 1934-1968


TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART 4. PRESIDENTIAL PERIOD

1945
Apr 16
SR64-7. U. S. Capitol - First speech to Congress (18 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 17
SR64-8. White House - Address to the Armed Forces of the United States. (4 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 25
SR64-9. White House - Address delivered by direct wire to the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco (12 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 8
SR64-10. White House - Radio address announcing the surrender of Germany (6 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System
May 21
SR64-12. U. S. Capitol - Remarks before the Congress on presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Jake W. Lindsey, USA (6 min.) Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 23
SR74-5. Washington, DC -White House, The Presidents News Conference. Recorded by: [see part 6, Oval Office sound recordings].
Jun 6
SR62-212. Special message to Congress on winning the war with Japan , 6/1/1945. Recorded later for the Office of War Information. (14 min., 46 sec). Recorded by: Sound Studios, Washington, DC.
Jun 26
SR64-11. San Francisco, CA, Opera House - Address to the closing session of the United Nations Conference on International Organization (9min., 32 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 28
SR86-9. Kansas City, MO - Remarks upon receiving an honorary degree from the University of Kansas City (17 min., 30 sec., HST 12 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: WDAF Radio
Aug 9
SR61-37. White House - Radio report to the American people on the Potsdam Conference (20 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Aug 23
SR70-16. White House, South Grounds - Presentation of 28 Congressional Medals of Honor (3 min.). Recorded by: United States Recording Company.
Sept 1
SR64-15. White House - Radio address to the American people after the signing of the terms of unconditional surrender by Japan (9 min., 13 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 2
SR64-16. White House - Radio address to the Armed Forces on V-J Day (5 min., 5 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 2
SR61-38. White House - Radio address opening the National War Fund Drive (4 min., 15 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 23
SR64-17. U. S. Capitol - Address before a Joint Session of Congress on Universal Military Training (28 min., 33 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 27
SR64-18. New York, NY, Central Park - Address on foreign policy at Navy Day celebration (33 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 30
SR64-19. White House - Radio address to the American people on wage-price policy (30 min., 11 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 26
SR64-20. Arlington, VA, The Pentagon - Citation for Distinguished Service Medal Award to General George C. Marshall (3 min., 37 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Dec 24
SR64-21. White House Grounds - Address at the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree (5 min., 19 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
1946
Jan 3
SR64-22. White House - Radio report to the American people on the status of the re-conversion program (32 min., 11 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jan 30
SR64-24. White House - Radio remarks on behalf of the March of Dimes campaign (6 min., 23 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Mar 1
SR64-25. White House - Radio remarks on opening the Red Cross Fund Drive (3 min., 21 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Mar 5
SR64-26. Fulton, MO - Introducing former Prime Minister Winston Churchill (3 min., 40 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Mar 6
SR64-27. Columbus, OH, Deshler-Wallick Hotel - Address at Conference of the Federal Council of Churches (18 min., 34 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Mar 23
SR64-28. Washington, DC, Mayflower Hotel - Address at the Jackson Day Dinner (23 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 6
SR64-29. Chicago, IL, Soldier's Field - Army Day Address (26 min., 31 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 12
SR64-30. Hyde Park, NY - Address at the dedication of the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt as a National Shrine (6 min., 31 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 15
SR64-31. Washington, DC, Pan American Building - Address before the Governing Board of the Pan American Union (9 min., 39 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 19
SR64-33. White House - Radio appeal to the nation for food conservation to relieve hunger abroad (3 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 11
SR64-32. New York, NY - Address at Fordham University upon receiving honorary degree (12 min., 4 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 20
SR2000-71. Liberty, MO - Address at William Jewell College (partial), (24 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: KMBC radio.
May 24
SR64-34. White House - Radio address to the American people on the railroad strike emergency (12 min., 45 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 25
SR64-35. U.S. Capitol - Special message to Congress urging legislation for industrial peace (13 min., 3 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 29
SR71-188. Washington, DC - Remarks at George Washington University commencement [Margaret Truman, graduate] (22 min., 40 sec., HST , 8 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: Unknown.
Jun 29
SR64-36. White House - Address to the nation on price controls (20 min., 42 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jul 3
SR60-145. White House - Recorded message to the people of the Philippines upon the occasion of their independence (2 min., 45 sec.). Recorded by: Department of State.
Jul 14
SR60-144. White House - Recorded message to the President and people of France on Bastille Day (1 min., 29 sec.). Recorded by: Department of State.
Jul 27
SR71-15. Washington, DC - Remarks at the airport on Secretary of the State James F. Byrnes' departure for the Paris Peace Conference (20 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Corporation.
Oct 1
SR64-37. White House - Radio address opening the annual campaigns for the National Community Chest Drive (5 min., 58 sec.). Recorded by Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 14
SR64-38. White House - Radio report to the nation on the ending of major price controls (16 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 23
SR64-39. New York, NY - Address opening the United Nations General Assembly (28 min., 3 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 11
SR64-40. Arlington, VA - Armistice Day address at Arlington National Cemetery (2 min., 30 sec.) Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Dec 24
SR64-41. White House Grounds - Address at the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree (5 min., 47 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
1947
Jan 6
SR64-42. U. S. Capitol - Annual message to the Congress on the State of the Union (52 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jan 30
SR64-43. White House - Radio remarks on behalf of the March of Dimes Campaign (3 min., 50 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Feb 28
SR64-44. White House - Radio remarks opening the Red Cross Campaign (3 min., 1 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Mar 6
SR64-46. Waco, TX - Address on foreign economic policy at Baylor University (28 min., 19 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Mar 12
SR64-47. U.S. Capitol - Special message to the Congress on Greece and Turkey: The Truman Doctrine (25 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 5
SR64-48. Washington, DC, Mayflower Hotel - Address at the Jefferson Day Dinner (24 min., 19 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Apr 12
SR71-4. Kansas City, MO - Remarks broadcast as part of a Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Program (3 min., 25 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Apr 21
SR64-49. New York, NY, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel - Address at the annual luncheon of the Associated Press (25 min., 39 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 7
SR64-50. Kansas City, MO, Municipal Auditorium - Address at the 35th Division Reunion memorial service (26 min., 48 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 11
SR64-51. Ottawa, Canada - Address before the Canadian Parliament (22 min., 53 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 17
SR64-52. Princeton, N J - Commencement Address at Princeton University (20 min., 23 sec.) Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 18
SR60-140. Department of the Interior Auditorium - Address opening the President's Second Highway Safety Conference (9 min., 59 sec., HST, 6 min., 6 sec.). Recorded by: United States Recording Company, Washington, DC.
Jun 20
SR64-53. White House - Radio address to the American people on the veto of the Taft-Hartley Bill (15 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 29
SR64-54. Washington, DC, Lincoln Memorial - Address before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (12 min., 37 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jul 4
SR64-55. Charlottesville, VA - Independence Day address delivered at the home of Thomas Jefferson (21 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 2
SR64-56. Petropolis, Brazil - Address before the Rio de Janeiro Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Continental Peace and Security (21 min., 11 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 5
SR64-57. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Address in Rio de Janeiro before a Joint Session of the Congress of Brazil (16 min., 44 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 26
SR64-58. White House - Radio address opening the Community Chest Campaign (3 min., 36 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 5
SR64-59. White House-Radio and television address concluding a program by the Citizens Food Committee (9 min., 56 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 8
SR64-60. White House - Address broadcast to the women of the United States to commemorate Democratic Women's Day (6 min., 47 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 24
SR64-61. White House - Radio address to the American people on the Special Session of Congress called to consider inflation and foreign economic aid (17 min., 10 sec,). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 17
SR64-62. U.S. Capitol - Special message to the Congress on the first day of the Special Session (30 min., 23 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Dec 6
SR64-63. Everglades City, FL - Address on conservation at the dedication of the Everglades National Park (14 min., 55 sec.). Recorded by Columbia Broadcasting System.
Dec 24
SR64-64. White House Grounds-Address at the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree (5 min., 26 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
1948
 
Jan 7
SR61-29. U.S. Capitol - Annual message to the Congress on the State of the Union (42 min., 44 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jan 30
SR71-5. Washington, DC - Radio remarks on the 10th Anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (3 min., 41 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Feb 19
SR61-52. Washington, DC, Mayflower Hotel - Address at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner (28 min., 50 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting Company.
Feb 29
SR71-6. Key West, FL - Radio remarks opening the Red Cross Fund campaign (4 min., 23 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company
Mar 17
SR71-7. Washington, DC - Special message to the Congress of the threat to the freedom of Europe (22 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Mar 17
SR71-8. New York, NY, Hotel Astor - St. Patrick's Day address (17 min., 37 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Apr 14
SR71-9. Washington, DC - Radio address opening the Savings Bond Campaign (6 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Apr 17
SR2000-72. Washington, DC - Address before the American Society of Newspaper Editors (16 min., 46 sec.). Recorded by: KMBC Radio.
Apr 19
SR71-10. U. S. Capitol - Address before a Joint Session of the Congress in observance of the 50th Anniversary of Cuban Independence (30 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
May 6
SR60-142. Washington, DC, Departmental Auditorium - Remarks at the National Conference on Family Life (12 min., 10 sec.). Recorded by: Richard T. Hedman, Excel Radio Recording Studios, Spokane, Washington.
May 14
SR2000-16. Washington, DC - Remarks at the Young Democrats Dinner (17 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 20
SR99-21. Philadelphia, PA - Remarks in Philadelphia in the Girard College Chapel (11 min., 15 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 30
SR71-11. Arlington , VA - Memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery (30 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jun 5
SR71-12. Omaha, NE - Address at the reunion of the 35th Division (22 min., 12 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jun 9
SR87-1. Everett, WA - Rear platform remarks (9 min., HST 6 min., 55 sec., portion of speech). Recorded by: KRKO Radio.
Jun 10
SR70-18. Seattle, WA - Address to Washington State Press Club (10 min., 59 sec.). Recorded by: Audiodisc
Jun 12
SR71-13. Berkley, CA - Commencement address at the University of California (26 min.) Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jun 14
SR78-12. Los Angeles, CA - Address before the Greater Los Angeles Press Club (29 min., 40 sec.). Recorded by: Unknown.
Jun 17
SR91-113. Sedalia, MO - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 21 sec.). Recorded by: Unknown.
Jun 17
SR60-147. Columbus, OH - Rear platform remarks. Recorded by: WCOL, Columbus, Ohio.
Jun 18
SR70-57. Harrisburg, PA - Rear platform remarks (15 min., 26 sec.). Recorded by: Unknown.
Jul 3
SR71-14. Washington, DC, Washington Monument grounds - Address at the 172nd Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Washington Monument (11min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jul 15
SR61-28. Philadelphia, PA, Convention Hall - Address upon accepting the Presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention (25 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jul 27
SR61-30. U.S. Capitol - Message to the Special Session of the 80th Congress on inflation (27 min., 15 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jul 31
SR2000-19. New York, NY - Remarks in New York City at the dedication of Idlewild International Airport (8 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Aug 11
SR70-78. Statement by President authorizing loan for the construction of United Nations Headquarters. Recorded by: United Nations.
Sep 6
SR71-16. Detroit, MI - Labor Day address in Cadillac Square (30 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Sep 13
SR75-4. Washington, DC, Constitution Hall - Address before the American Association for the Advancement of Science (20 min.). Recorded by: Unknown.
Sep 18
SR90-94. Dexter, IA - Excerpts of remarks at plowing match "Democratic Record Show," Oct. 27, 1948 (14 min., 25 sec. HST, 2 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Corporation..
Sep 18
SR65-11-1. Melcher, IA - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 16 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 18
SR65-11-2. Chariton, IA - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 31 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 18
SR65-11-3. Trenton, MO - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 28 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corp.
Sep 18
SR65-11-4. Polo, MO - Rear platform remarks (2min., 46 sec.). Recorded by U.S. Army Signal Corp.
Sep 19
SR65-11-5. Junction City, KS - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corp.
Sep 20
SR65-12-1. Colorado Springs, CO - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corp.
Sep 20
SR65-12-2. Pueblo, CO - Rear platform remarks (16 min., 24 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 20
SR65-13-1. Salida, CO - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 45 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 21
SR65-13-2. Grand Junction, CO - Rear platform remarks (22 min., 14 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 21
SR65-14-1. Price, UT - Rear platform remarks (11 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 21
SR65-14-2. Helper, UT - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 45 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 21
SR65-14-3. Springfield, UT - Rear platform remarks (2 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 21
SR65-14-4. Provo, UT - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 21
SR65-15-1. American Fork, UT - Rear platform remarks (5 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 22
SR65-15-2. Truckee, CA - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 4 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 22
SR65-15-3. Roseville, CA - Rear platform remarks (6 min., sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 22
SR65-15-3. Roseville, CA - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 10sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 22
SR65-15-4. Sacramento, CA - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 23
SR65-16-1. Modesto, CA - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 25 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 23
SR65-16-2. Fresco, CA - Rear platform remarks (13 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 23
SR65-17-1. Tulare, CA - Rear platform remarks (8 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 23
SR65-17-2. Bakersfield, CA - Rear platform remarks (14 min., 37 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 23
SR65-18-1. Mojave, CA - Rear platform remarks (6 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 23
SR65-18-2. Burbank, CA - Rear platform remarks (30 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 24
SR65-18-3. Oceanside, CA - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 33 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 24
SR65-19-1. Colton, CA - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 9 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps,
Sep 24
SR86-8. San Diego, CA - Informal remarks at Lane Field (15 min., 34 sec. - HST 4 min.). Recorded by: Radio Stations KSOM and KWFM.
Sep 24
SR65-19-2. Yuma, AZ - Rear platform remarks (16 min., 45 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 24
SR65-20-1. Phoenix, AR - Rear platform remarks (14 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 25
SR65-20-2. Lordsburg, NM - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 56 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 25
SR65-21-1. Deming, NM - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 25
SR65-21-2. Sierra Blanca, TX - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 41 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 25
SR65-21-3. Marfa, TX - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 42 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 25
SR65-21-4. Alpine, TX - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 50 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 25
SR65-22-1. Sanderson, TX - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 58 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 27
SR65-22-2. Austin, TX - Rear platform remarks (11 min., 32 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 27
SR65-22-3. Georgetown, TX - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 7 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 27
SR65-22-4. Temple, TX - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 44 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps
Sep 27
SR 65-23-1. Waco, TX - Rear platform remarks (8 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 27
SR65-23-2. Hillsboro, TX - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 40 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 27
SR65-23-3. Greenville, TX - Rear platform remarks (5 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 27
SR65-23-4. Bells, TX - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 41 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-23-5. Sherman, TX - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 48 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-24-1. Whitesboro, TX - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 5 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-24-2. Gainsville, TX - Rear platform remarks (14 min., 14 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-24-4. Marietta, OK - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 50 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-25-1. Davis, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 47 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-25-2. Pauls Valley, OK - Rear platform remarks (12 min., 50 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-25-3. Purcell, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 23 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR65-25-4. Norman, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 7 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 28
SR61-53. Oklahoma City, OK - Campaign speech on the communist issue (30 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 29
SR65-25-5. Shawnee, OK - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 5 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-26-1. Seminole, OK - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 10 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-26-2. Wewoka, OK - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 15 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-26-3. Holdenville, OK - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 23 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-26-4. Eufaula, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 27 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-27-1. Claremore, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 50 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-27-2. Chelsea, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 36 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-27-3. Vinita, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 36 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-27-4. Afton, OK - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 20 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-27-5. Neosho, MO - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 46 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-28-1. Monett, MO - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-28-2. Springfield, MO - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 5 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-28-3. Marshfield, MO - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 58 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 29
SR65-28-4. Mt. Vernon, IL - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 5 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 30
SR2000-12. Louisville, KY - Address in Louisville (21 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 30
SR71-17. Louisville, KY - Radio address opening the Community Chest drive (33 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Sep 30
SR65-28-5. Henderson, KY - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 11 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 30
SR65-29-1. Owensboro, KY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 24 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 30
SR65-29-2. Hawesville, KY - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 50 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Sep 30
SR65-29-3. Irvington, KY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-29-4. Shelbyville, KY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: U. S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-29-5. Frankfort, KY - Rear platform remarks (1 min., 56 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-29-6. Lexington, KY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 58 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-30-1. Winchester, KY - Rear platform remarks (6 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-30-2. Mt. Sterling, KY - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 13 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-30-3. Morehead, KY - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 39 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-30-4. Olive Hill, KY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 17 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-31-1. Ashland, KY - Rear platform remarks (13 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 1
SR65-31-2. Montgomery, WV - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 6
SR71-18. Philadelphia, PA - Rear platform remarks (33 min.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 7
SR65-33-1. Bridgeport, PA - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 3 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 7
SR65-33-2. Allentown, PA - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 30 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 8
SR65-33-3. Albany, NY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 55 sec.).
Oct 8
SR65-33-4. Amsterdam, NY - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 15 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 8
SR65-34-1. Little Falls, NY - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 47 sec.). Recorded by U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 8
SR65-34-2. Utica, NY - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 34 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army signal Corps.
Oct 8
SR65-34-3. Auburn, NY - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 21 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 8
SR65-35-1. Seneca Falls, NY - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 42 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 8
SR65-35-2. Geneva, NY - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 14 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-35-3. Hamilton, OH - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 28 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-35-4. Sidney, OH - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 3 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-36-1. Lima, OH - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 24 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-36-2. Ottawa, OH - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 13 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-36-3. Deshler, OH - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 55 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-36-4. Fostoria, OH - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 25 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-37-1. Willard, OH - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 34 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 11
SR65-37-2. Rittman, OH - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 22 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 12
SR65-37-3. Richmond, IN - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 17 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 12
SR65-37-4. Greenfield, IN - Rear platform remarks (10 min., 33 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 12
SR65-38-1. Crawfordsville, IN - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 12
SR65-38-2. Danville, IL - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 12
SR65-38-3. Tolono, IL - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 12
SR65-39-1. Decatur, IL - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 37 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 13
SR61-55. St. Paul, MN - Address on foreign policy at Municipal Auditorium (23 min., 36 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 14
SR65-39-2. Mankato, MN - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 40 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 14
SR65-39-3. Waseca, MN - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 22 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 14
SR65-39-4. Rochester, MN - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 14
SR65-40-1. Winona, MN - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 12 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 14
SR65-40-2. Sparta, WI - Rear platform remarks (10 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 14
SR65-40-3. Waukesha, WI - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 13 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 15
SR65-41-1. Hammond, IN - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 48 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 15
SR65-41-2. North Judson, IN - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 13 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 15
SR65-41-3. Logansport, IN - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 48 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 15
SR65-42-1. Kokomo, IN - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 23 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 15
SR65-42-2. Tipton, IN - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 58 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 15
SR65-42-3. Noblesville, IN - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 22 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 16
SR65-42-4. Grafton, WV - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 37 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 16
SR65-43. Keyser, WV - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 36 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 19
SR71-19. Raleigh, NC - Address at the State Fairgrounds (30 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Oct 23
SR61-25. Pittsburgh, PA - Address at Hunt Armory (26 min.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 23
SR65-44-1. Lock Haven, PA - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 29 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 25
SR61-21. Chicago, IL - Address in the Chicago Stadium (17 min., 31 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 25
SR65-44-2. Garrett, IN - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 11 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 26
SR65-44-3. Elkhart, IN - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 43 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 26
SR65-44-4. Sandusky, OH - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 26
SR65-44-5.Elyria, OH - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 51 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 27
SR65-45-1. Framingham, MA - Rear platform remarks (9 min., 20 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 27
SR61-57. Boston, MA - Address at Mechanics Hall (30 min.). Recorded by Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 28
SR65-45-2. New London, CT - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 44 sec.) Recorded by U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 28
SR65-45-3. Bridgeport, CT - Rear platform remarks (10 min., 54 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 28
SR65-45-4. South Norwalk, CT - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 54 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Oct 29
SR61-58. Brooklyn, NY - Address at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (26 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Oct 30
SR61-22. St. Louis, MO - Address at the Kiel Auditorium (30 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Nov 1
SR61-59. Independence, MO - Radio remarks on Election Eve (5 min., 32 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 3
SR61-60. Independence, MO - Remarks at victory celebration (2 min., 14 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 5
SR2000-15. White House - Remarks upon arrival at the White House (5 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 24
SR71-20. Washington, DC, Shoreham Hotel - Address before the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (11 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Dec 24
SR71-21. White House Grounds - Radio remarks on the occasion of the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree (20 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
1949
 
Jan 5
SR62-62. U.S. Capitol - Annual message to the Congress on the State of the Union (30 min., 10 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Jan 20
SR64-98. U.S. Capitol - Inaugural Address (21 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Feb 1
SR2000-17. Washington, DC - Remarks to the National Planning Association (15 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Feb 24
SR62-65. Washington, DC, Statler Hotel - Address at the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner (21 min., 56 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Feb 28
SR62-66. Washington, DC - Radio address opening the Annual Red Cross Fund Campaign (3 min., 25 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Mar 21
SR71-22. Washington, DC, Statler Hotel - Address before the United States Conference of Mayors (20 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Mar 23
SR71-23. Washington, DC, Departmental Auditorium - Address before the President's Conference on Industrial Safety (15 min.). Recorded by: Unknown
Apr 4
SR64-97. Washington, DC, Departmental Auditorium - Address on the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty (30 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Apr 19
SR71-24. Washington, DC, Statler Hotel - Address at a dinner honoring volunteers in the Savings Bond Campaign (6 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
May 16
SR71-25. White House - Remarks opening the Opportunity Savings Bond Drive (5 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
May 25
SR71-26. Washington, DC, Washington Hotel - Remarks to the President's Conference on Community Responsibility to Our Peacetime Servicemen and Women (7 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jun 5
SR2000-70. Washington, DC - Address at a dinner in honor of General George C. Marshall (31 min., 32 sec.). Recorded by: KMBC Radio.
Jun 11
SR71-27. Little Rock, AR - Address at the dedication of World War Memorial Park (33 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jun 11
SR64-91. Little Rock, AR - Address at the Reunion of the 35th Division Association (22 min., 39 sec.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Jul 13
SR62-67. White House - Radio and television report to the American people on the state of the national economy (28 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Jul 19
SR62-68. Chicago, IL, Soldier Field - Address before the Imperial Council Session of the Shrine of North America (24 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Aug 22
SR62-61. Miami, FL, Dinner Key Stadium - Address at the Golden Jubilee Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (20 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Aug 29
SR62-58. Philadelphia, PA, Convention Hall - Address at the American Legion Convention (16 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Sep 5
SR71-28. Pittsburgh, PA - Labor Day address at the Allegheny County Free Fair (29 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Sep 5
SR2000-23. Des Moines, IA - Labor Day address in Des Moines at convention of the American Veterans of World War II (23 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Sep 27
SR62-70. White House - Radio address on Democratic Women's Day (15 min., 28 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Sep 29
SR62-122. Kansas City, MO, Municipal Auditorium - Address at dinner honoring Democratic National Chairman William M. Boyle, Jr. (21 min., 35 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Sep 30
SR71-29. Washington, DC - Radio remarks opening the Community Chest Campaign (5 min.). Recorded by: National Broadcasting Company.
Oct 24
SR61-40. New York, NY - Address at the Cornerstone Laying of the United Nations Building (12 min., 20 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Nov 3
SR81-4-2. St. Paul, MN, Auditorium - Address as part of Minnesota's Truman Day celebration. This recording contains the last half of the speech (10 min., 22 sec.). Recorded by: WTOP, Washington, DC.
Nov 11
SR62-120. Washington, DC, Mayflower Hotel - Address at luncheon of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (15 min., 25 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Corporation.
Nov 15
SR62-8. Fourteenth Conference of National Council of Negro Women (HST 10 min). Recorded by: Unknown.
Dec 26
SR62-119. Independence, MO - Address on the presentation of the statue of Andrew Jackson to the people of Jackson County (13 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: KCMO Radio.
1950
 
Jan 4
SR62-87. U.S. Capitol - Annual message to the Congress on the State of the Union (40 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Feb 16
SR62-71. Washington, DC, National Guard Armory - Address at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner (30 min., 55 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Feb 22
SR75-006. Alexandria, VA - Address on foreign policy at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial (19 min., 19 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Recording System.
Apr 20
SR75-005. Washington, DC, Hotel Statler - Address on foreign policy at luncheon of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. This recording contains the last part of the speech (6 min., 11 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Recording System.
Apr 24
SR62-72. Washington, DC, Hotel Statler - Address at a dinner of the Federal Bar Association (26 min., 9 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting System.
May 8
SR65-46-1. Galesburg, IL - Rear platform remarks (10 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR65-46-3. Burlington, IA - Rear platform remarks (7 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR2000-40. Ottumwa, IA - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 29 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 8
SR65-46-5. Creston, IA - Rear platform remarks (5 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR65-47-1. Pacific Junction, IA - Rear platform remarks (5 min.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR65-47-2. Grand Island, NE - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR65-47-2. Grand Island, NE - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 52 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR65-47-3. Ravenna, NE - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 8
SR65-47-4. Seneca, NE - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 9
SR65-47-5. Wendover WY - Rear platform remarks (2 min., 54 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 9
SR65-48-2. Rawlins, WY - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 20 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-48-3. Pocatello, ID - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 38 sec,), Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-48-4. Shoshone, ID - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 54 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-48-5. Glenns Ferry, ID - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 30 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps..
May 10
SR65-49-1. Boise, ID - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 58 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-49-2. Nampa, ID - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 43 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-49-3. Ontario, OR - Rear platform remarks (8 min., 18 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-49-4. Huntington, OR - Rear platform remarks (2 min., 28 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-49-5. Baker, OR - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 5 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-50-1. La Grande, OR - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 26 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 10
SR65-50-2. Umatilla, OR - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 12 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 11
SR75-007. Coulee City, WA - Address at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam (21 min., 19 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
May 11
SR65-50-3. Wilbur, WA - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 50 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 11
SR65-40-4. Sandpoint, ID - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 21 sec.) Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 11
SR65-50-5. Paradise, MT - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 29 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 11
SR65-51-1. Missoula, MT - Rear platform remarks (7 min., 14 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 11
SR65-50-6. Garrison, MT - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 21 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 12
SR65-51-2. Helena, MT - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 59 sec.). Recorded by U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 12
SR65-51-3. Great Falls, MT - Rear platform remarks (6 min., 59 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 12
SR65-52-1. Big Sandy, MT - Rear platform remarks (4 min., 24 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 12
SR65-52-2. Havre, MT - Rear platform remarks (5 min., 55 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 13
SR65-52-3. Glasgow, MT - Rear platform remarks (36 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 13
SR65-52-4. Williston, ND - Rear platform remarks (3 min., 22 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
May 15
SR62-73. Chicago, IL, Chicago Stadium - Address at the National Democratic Conference and Jefferson Jubilee (29 min., 20 sec.). Recorded by: U.S. Army Signal Corps.
Jun 6
SR2000-14. Washington, DC, Shoreham Hotel - Address at a dinner of the Better Business Bureau (24 min.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 9
SR62-74. Columbia, MO - Commencement Address at the University of Missouri (16 min., 15 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Jun 10
SR61-61. St. Louis, MO - Remarks at the World War Memorial (5 min., 14 sec.). Recorded by: Columbia Broadcasting System.
Jun 28
SR62-76. Washington, DC, Statler Hotel - Address before the annual convention of the American Newspaper Guild (17 min., 57 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company
Jun 28
SR62-77. Washington, DC, Mayflower Hotel - Remarks to members of the Reserve Officers Association (8 min., 8 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Jun 30
SR62-78. Valley Forge, PA - Address at the Boy Scout Jamboree (13 min., 8 sec.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Jul 19
SR62-79. White House - Radio and television address to the American people on the situation in Korea (25 min.). Recorded by: American Broadcasting Company.
Sep 1
SR71-30. White House - Radio