Summaries

This film compilation includes seventeen speeches by Democrat President Harry S. Truman who was the 33rd President of the United States of America between the years 1945 and1953.

This film compilation includes speeches by Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States of America (1945-1953): 1. Oath of Office and speech before Congress - April 12, 1945 ; 2. Address to Congress upon assuming the Presidency - April 16, 1945 ; 3. Accepting the surrender of Japan - August 14, 1945 ; 4. Statement from the White House regarding "Leadership" - March 1946 ; 5. Speaking on "The Railroad Strike" - May 25, 1946 ; 6. Democratic National Convention and campaign speeches - 1948 ; 7. Speeches and whistle stop campaigning - 1948 ; 8. Post Election address to fellow Democrats - 1948 ; 9. Comments on radio commentator H.V. Kaltenborn - 1948 ; 10. Second Inagural Address - January 20, 1949 ; 11. The Korean War - 1950 ; 12. Speaking from the White House on "Russia" - 1950 ; 13. State of the Union Address - January 8, 1951 ; 14. Firing of General Douglas MacArthur - April 11, 1951 ; 15. State of the Union Address - January 9, 1952 ; 16. "Not a candidate for President" - May 21, 1952 ; 17. Nomination of Adlai Stevenson - July 1952 18. Farewell to the Nation - January 15, 1953 19. Reception in Independence - January 1953.—Amazon

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Keywords
  • washington d.c.
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • general
  • reference to harry s. truman
  • democratic party
Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Documentary
  • Short
  • News
Release date May 31, 2006
Countries of origin United States
Official sites SoundWorks
Language English
Filming locations USA
Production companies Speechworks

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 34m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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