Truman - The 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953) (Digital)

Seen and heard in this original footage are the highlights of dramatic speeches delivered during his term as the 33rd President of the United States. It includes: Oath of Office and first speech before Congress (12 April 1945); Address to Congress upon assuming the Presidency (16 April 1945); Accepting the surrender of Japan (14 August 1945); Statement from the White House regarding "Leadership" (March 1946); Speaking on "The Railroad Strike," (25 May 1946); Democratic National Convention and campaign speeches (1948); Speeches and whistle stop campaigning (1948); Post Election address to fellow Democrats (1948); and Comments on radio commentator H V Kaltenborn (1948).It also includes: Second Inaugural Address (20 January 1949); The Korean War (1950); Speaking from the White House on "Russia" (1950); State of the Union Address (8 January 1951); Firing of General Douglas MacArthur (11 April 1951); State of the Union Address (9 January 1952); "Not a candidate for President" (21 May 1952); Nomination of Adlai Stevenson (July 1952); Farewell to the nation (15 January 1953); and Reception in Independence (January 1953). The approximate running time is 34 minutes.