Harry Truman on Death of FDR (3:33)
On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Five days after being sworn in as president of the United States, Harry Truman delivers a speech to the U.S. Armed Forces expressing his gratitude for their service and his intention to see through FDR's strategies.
Speeches & Audio (4)
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Harry Truman on Death of FDR
Harry Truman on Death of FDRAudio Clip (3:33)
Audio Clip (3:33)
On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Five days after being sworn in as president of the United States, Harry Truman delivers a speech to the U.S. Armed Forces expressing his gratitude for their service and his intention to see through FDR's strategies.
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Truman Threatens Japan With Atomic Attacks
Truman Threatens Japan With Atomic AttacksAudio Clip (0:25)
Audio Clip (0:25)
In his radio address to the American people, on August 9, 1945, President Harry Truman speaks about the Hiroshima bombing, and reasserts his threat to use additional atomic bombs against Japan until it surrenders.
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Harry Truman at U.N. Groundbreaking
Harry Truman at U.N. GroundbreakingAudio Clip (2:33)
Audio Clip (2:33)
On October 24, 1949, the cornerstone of the permanent United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City. President Harry Truman delivers a speech emphasizing the need to make the common good a top priority.
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Truman Signs the North Atlantic Treaty
Truman Signs the North Atlantic TreatyAudio Clip (0:35)
Audio Clip (0:35)
On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed by 12 Western democracies, creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). President Harry Truman speaks at the signing ceremony on the significance of the new military alliance the first ever made during peacetime.
Videos (7)
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Inaugural Address: Harry Truman
Inaugural Address: Harry TrumanVideo Clip (2:49)
Video Clip (2:49)
Excerpts from Harry Truman's inaugural address on Thursday, January 30, 1940.
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Truman Survives Assassination Plot
Truman Survives Assassination PlotVideo Clip (3:35)
Video Clip (3:35)
Secret Service agents battled two gunmen during a failed attempt to assassinate President Truman in 1950.
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Truman Urges Religious Tolerance
Truman Urges Religious ToleranceVideo Clip (1:16)
Video Clip (1:16)
History Features explores an important post-war speech by President Harry Truman, asking for religious unity and tolerance.
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Truman Sacks General MacArthur
Truman Sacks General MacArthurVideo Clip (1:44)
Video Clip (1:44)
Rewind Breaking News The History Channel: Truman MacArthur Crisis. President Truman didn't want the Korean War to escalate, out of fear that the Soviet Union be drawn further into the conflict. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Nixon: Eisenhower vs. Truman
Nixon: Eisenhower vs. TrumanVideo Clip (1:21)
Video Clip (1:21)
Vice President Richard Nixon compares the growth that the nation experienced under the Eisenhower Administration to the growth under the Truman Administration. In summary, Nixon explains that statistically there was more growth under Eisenhower.
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White House: Deconstructed
White House: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:35)
Video Clip (1:35)
It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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Presidential Fun Facts
Presidential Fun FactsVideo Clip (1:21)
Video Clip (1:21)
The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?
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