President Truman meeting on May 8, 1951 with Prime Minister David Ben Gurion of Israel and Abba Eban. They presented the menorah as a token of esteem for President Truman's timely recognition of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948.   About the Collection   This collection focuses on the recognition of the State of Israel. It includes 87 documents totaling 351 pages, 32 photographs, and a chronology of events spanning 1939-1949. Supporting materials include a finding aid, U.S.-Israeli Relations Subject Guide. Collection Search: AND OR NOT     Audio Truman talking about his desire to recognize Israel.  (MP2002-55)  (01:04) Truman discussing how Eddie Jacobson persuaded him to see Dr. Chaim Weizmann and his decision to recognize Israel.  (MP2002-304)  (03:56) Truman describing the United States as the "conscience of the free world."  (MP2002-305)  (00:49) Truman discussing the Arab-Jewish conflict of 1948 and the problem of Palestine.  (MP2002-307)  (02:48)

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