Biography: Harry S. Truman
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Montage of 1946 Congressional elections. People waiting in lines outside polling places on election day. GOP signs in window "Had enough? Vote Republican Nov 5".
Biography: Harry S. Truman
Newspaper headlines. Republican Party gaining control of the 80th Congress
Biography: Harry S. Truman
March 12, 1947. Congress coming to session. President Harry S Truman speaking to Congress to pass a bill aimed to financially support Greece and Turkey (Truman Doctrine). "Greece must have assistance if it is to become a self-supporting and self-respecting democracy. I therefore ask the Congress to provide authority for assistance to Greece and Turkey in the amount of $400,000,000 for the period ending June 30, 1948.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
President Harry Truman on sunny patio with wife Bess Truman and daughter Margaret Truman. Harry swimming in lake. Vacation.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
President Harry Truman entering a government building.
Biography: Harry S. Truman
May 14, 1948. President Harry Truman speaking at a black tie fundraising dinner, The Republicans, you know, are expected to nominate a candidate for President. They are having a lot of trouble deciding on just who that candidate for President will be, and for just what he stands. I want to say to you that for the next 4 years there will be a Democrat in the White House, and you are looking at him! People in evening wear applauding, laughing.