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Steve Drummond, Senior Editor, NPR, explained the origin of the Truman Committee in the 1940s.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond highlighted the legacy of the Truman Committee.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about how Harry Truman was chosen to be President Franklin Roosevelt's vice president and how he rose to become president of the U.S.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about the cost of the Truman Committee and its impact during WWII.

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A portion of archival video from President Franklin Roosevelt's 1942 State of the Union Address is shown in which he talked about military production. NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked…

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about the relationship between Harry Truman and the public. He read two primary source letters that were sent to Truman as examples of the connection …

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about the reaction of the media to the Truman Committee hearings.

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A 1961 archival program featuring an interview with Harry Truman and author Merle Miller talking about the reason he formed the committee and the process involved is shown.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about the makeup of this committee in the 1940s.

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A portion of archival video from the early 1960s of Harry Truman 's remarks regarding the purpose and effectiveness of the committee is featured.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about the staffers who served with members on the Truman Committee.

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Examples of how the Truman Committee is still referenced by members of Congress are highlighted. NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond talked about why this committee is considered a model.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond highlighted the personal qualities of Harry Truman and how they impacted the Senate committee he established.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond noted some of the critiques of the Truman Committee at the time.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond explained savings that resulted from the Truman Committee's investigation of the national defense program.

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NPR Senior Editor Steve Drummond discussed some of the investigations that were conducted by the committee.

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