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Interview of Thomas Hart Benton by Milton F. Perry about Creation of the Mural at the Truman Library

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Interview with artist Thomas Hart Benton by Harry S. Truman Library museum curator Milton F. Perry about the creation of the Benton Mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the lobby of the Truman Library. Benton goes through the history of the area, and describes the visual elements that make up the mural. This recording is also referred to as the oral history of Thomas Hart Benton. For the official Oral History transcript, see also: https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/oral-histories/benton

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Interview regarding proposed Presidential order returning the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Department of Commerce

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An interview with Senator Truman regarding the proposed Presidential order returning the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Department of Commerce. He opposed this. The reporter is unknown.

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Interview with Governor William H. Hastie of the Virgin Islands by Mary Margaret McBride

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NBC Radio host Mary Margaret McBride visits the Virgin Islands and gives her impressions of the territory. The interview with Governor William H. Hastie starts on part four of this recording. A discussion of race relations in the Virgin Islands is found on part five. A discussion of President Harry S. Truman's recent visit to the Virgin Islands is found on part seven. Parts nine and ten contain mostly commercials for food products.

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Introducing former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Truman, Fulton Missouri

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See: SR62-40-1 to SR62-40-6 same recording on disc.

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Introduction of Prime Minister Winston Churchill to a Joint Session of Congress

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Winston Churchill message to United States Congress.

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Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)

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Johnson, Mordecai Wyatt

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KCMO broadcast of the dedication of the Truman Library

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Remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library (full ceremony is 1 hr., 5 min. - HST speaks for 3 min.). SR72-4-1 is the beginning of the ceremony, which includes MC Basil O'Connor, an invocation by Archbishop of the Kansas City-Saint Joseph Diocese John P. Cody; the National Anthem sung by Phil Regan; welcoming remarks by Independence Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, Jr.; remarks by Governor of Missouri James T. Blair; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; Assistant Minority Leader of the House Charles Halleck; Minority Leader of the Senate William F. Knowland; President of University of Missouri Dr. Elmer Ellis; President of Howard University Rev. Dr. Mordecai Johnson (whose blessing is cut off at the end). SR72-4-2 continues with Rev. Dr. Johnson's blessing; O'Connor officially delivers the deed to the Truman Library to Administrator of General Services Franklin G. Floete. SR72-5 is the conclusion of dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library, a continuation of O'Connor turning over the deed to the Truman Library to the US Government, and Floete's remarks upon acceptance. In his remarks, Floete conveys President Dwight D. Eisenhower's message. Former president Harry S. Truman introduces former president Herbert Hoover and former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Mr. Truman gives brief remarks as he conveys the Truman Papers and Artifacts to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States. Chief Justice Earl Warren gives extensive remarks formally dedicating the building and its resources to the American people. President Truman speaks for 2 min. 39 sec.

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Interview of Thomas Hart Benton by Milton F. Perry about Creation of the Mural at the Truman Library

Interview regarding proposed Presidential order returning the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Department of Commerce

Interview with Governor William H. Hastie of the Virgin Islands by Mary Margaret McBride

Introducing former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Truman, Fulton Missouri

Introduction of Prime Minister Winston Churchill to a Joint Session of Congress

Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)

Johnson, Mordecai Wyatt

KCMO broadcast of the dedication of the Truman Library

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