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Amputees of World War II meet U.S. President Harry S. Truman in Washington and show their fitness and use of prosthetic limbs.
Partially disabled amputees of World War II meet U.S. President Truman in Washington. A World War II veteran who has both his legs amputated walks in front of President Harry S. Truman with the help of prosthesis artificial limbs. Another veteran with amputated hands lights a cigarette. Both of them shake hands with Truman.
President Harry S Truman defends policies at the Civil Defense Conference in Washington DC
U.S. President Harry S Truman makes a speech at the Civil Defense Conference in Washington DC. He says that actions of Korea (during Korean War) must be confined to prevent an Atomic War between the nations of the world. Several other dignitaries seated on the dais. Press, media and photographers take coverage of the President's speech. President Truman defends administration policy actions in face of General MacArthur's criticism.
Dean Rusk, other State Department officials, and guests in a meeting
U.S. State Department Officials and guests seated around a table during a meeting. Papers are placed on the table in front of the officials. The chairman is Dean Rusk, then Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs. During time frame of British and Iranian disputes regarding Iranian Oil and the Anglo Iranian Oil Company (AIOC).
U.S. President Harry Truman returns in the mid of his vacations and military officials meet him in White House, Washington DC.
United States President Harry Truman returns Washington DC after cutting his vacation short. Attorney General J. Howard McGrath and other dignitaries welcome President Truman at the Washington National Airport. The White House assistants and officials arrive to meet President Truman. Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force along with Chief of Staff Omar Bradley arrive at the White House summoned by the President for a conference.
Film division of UN Committee presents cake to U.S. President Truman on anniversary of the UN at White House in Washington DC.
The film division of the United Nations Day Citizens Committee presents a cake to U.S. President Harry S Truman at the White House in Washington DC. Cake presented on the forth coming sixth anniversary of signing the UN Charter. A woman brings the cake and presents it to President Truman. The President and First Lady Bess at the ceremony with the cake. President addresses press reporters and people; laughter breaks out at the ceremony.
President Truman addresses the nation as he gives reason for General MacArthur's dismissal as commander in Korea.
United States President Harry S. Truman dismisses General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. President Truman addresses the nation and explains the reasons for the dismissal of General MacArthur as the Supreme Commander of the UN forces in Korea. Truman clarifies in his address that the "cause of world piece is much more important than any individual." He notes his concerns that the Korean War could become a World War III. He says that General MacArthur has been dismissed to uphold the cause of world peace. He however explains that the change in command must not be seen as change in policies. He assures that the Allies will not widen the war. He also affirms his faith in principles of peace, justice and freedom.