Biography: Harry S. Truman
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Biography: Harry S. Truman
April 1945. American Army soldiers meeting with Soviet Red Army soldiers at Elba River. Soldiers shaking hands, singing, playing accordion
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Potsdam Conference. President Harry Truman shaking hands with Winston Churchill. Truman, Churchill, Joseph Stalin (Josef Stalin) and their associates sitting at round table. Truman and Stalin standing on balcony for press.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Air to air shot of five American B-29 bombers in flight; aerial of Japanese port; close aerial of atomic explosion (NOT the ones at Hiroshima or Nagasaki). Mushroom cloud.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
August 14, 1945. President Harry S Truman in the Oval Office, surrounded by press reporters and aides. Truman I deem this reply a full acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration which specifies the unconditional surrender of Japan. In the reply there is no qualification. Arrangements are now being made for the signing of the surrender terms at the earliest possible moment. General Douglas MacArthur has been appointed the Supreme Allied Commander to receive the Japanese surrender.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Press reporters racing out of a room, eager to pass the news. Frantic rush.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
World War II Victory. VJ celebration montage, Times Square, New York. Scrolling ticker reporting Japan's surrender. Crowds of civilians and military celebrating the end of the war, hugging, smiling, kissing, waving newspapers and signs.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
President Harry Truman marching in parade.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
President Harry Truman surrounded by reporters on dock. He may be on vacation because he is dressed in casual clothes.