• 247
    58 minutes Forum
    Civil Liberties Legacy of Harry Truman 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 War II communist threat.
    “Civil Liberties ... Read More »
  • 141
    52 minutes Forum
    Liberty and Security, Part 1 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.” Landon Storrs presented her paper ... Read More »
  • 194
    23 minutes Interview
    Ken Hechler on Civil Rights in the Truman Administration 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 Truman Daniel.
    “President ... Read More »
  • 188
    1 hour, 7 minutes Forum
    Liberty and Security, Part 2 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. 
    Richard Fried presented his paper,"Truman, ... Read More »
  • 205
    1 hour, 22 minutes Forum
    President Truman and Civil Liberties 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 Americans.
    R. Bruce Craig presented his paper ... Read More »