Longhand Note of President Harry S. Truman

This diary entry describes a meeting between President Truman and his key advisors regarding prospects for the 1952 presidential campaign. Truman relates the different advice he received on whether he should seek another term as President, and mentions the names of other possi...

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Fef 18, 1952 Had a grand incoting tonight from 6:40 to 11:25 P. A Dinner and a discussion of the Presidential Can paign. Present mere the chief quiting Fred Vinson, Sam Rosenruas, William T.Hassett Clark Clifford John P. Steal man Charles throughly The discussion was about pos - sitle candidates farm Presidentia the White House chicity the of The Clief quictice opened the dis cussion Ag saying that while he did not believe M the in dispensable man he did notall how the hes- ideast could refuse another term Sam Roseannan came to the sock eachision He Hasse H thought the President should do what he created to do and retire and let the