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The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencie…

The annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium focused on Russia and the Cold War. Speakers discussed the post-World War II Marshall Plan, U.S. involvement in Indochina, and the build-up of the…

This program from the annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium focused on Russia and the Cold War. Panelists talked about the 33rd president’s relationship with British Prime Minister Winston…

Professor Stephen Rabe talked about the successes and disappointments of President Harry Truman’s policies in Latin America. This talk took place at a conference titled “Harry Truman’s Legac…

Raymond Geselbracht, a former archivist at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, talked about President Truman’s Latin American travels. He explored the 33rd president’s Latin…

Thomas Field talked about President Harry Truman’s response to the Bolivian Revolution. This talk took place at a conference titled “Harry Truman’s Legacy Toward Latin and South America.”

Bradley Coleman talked about the Truman administration’s partnership with Latin America during the Korean War. This talk took place at a conference titled “Harry Truman’s Legacy Toward Latin…

Panelists debated whether the use of the atomic bomb was morally sound, necessary to end the war, or the first shot of the Cold War. With thousands of combatants and civilians dying each mon…

Panelists talked about the implications of post World War II atomic energy usage and the efforts made by the Truman administration to make nuclear energy available for civilian usage. Th…

Panelists talked about President Truman’s defense policy and the expansion of the National Security apparatus under the 33rd president. They spoke about his efforts to unify the Armed Forces…

Panelists talked about President Truman’s national security initiatives and their long-term impact on society. Topics included defense projects that funded educational programs in the fields…

Panelists talked about the tension between national security and civil liberties during the Truman administration, focusing on the Alger Hiss case and the president’s relations with Japanese…

Panelists talked about the tension between national security and civil liberties during the Truman administration, focusing on McCarthyism and the president’s relationship with the press. R…

Ken Hechler, former speechwriter and aide of President Truman, talked about civil liberties and the Truman administration. He was interviewed by President Truman’s eldest grandson, Clifton T…

Panelists talked about the tension between national security and civil liberties during the Truman administration. Athan Theoharis presented his paper “The Truman Presidency and the FBI.” La…

After introductory remarks by Michael Devine and Clifton Truman Daniel, Richard Kirkendall talked about the roots of President Truman’s Containment Policy and his approach to the post-World …

John Avlon moderated a conversation about the opportunities and obligations of growing up as a descendant of an American president. Participants included: Margaret Hoover, great-granddaughte…

A panel discussion was held on the Truman administration’s foreign policy in East Asia following World War II, focusing on China. After the panelists had presented their papers they responde…

Ken Hechler, former White House assistant to President Truman, was interviewed by Robert Watson about President Truman’s relationship with General Douglas MacArthur. General MacArthur led th…

A panel discussion was held on the Truman administration’s foreign policy in East Asia following World War II, focusing on Korea. After their papers were presented, the panelists responded t…