Scripts, 1950-1968.

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Scripts, 1950-1968.

Editorial radio scripts broadcast over WGN by a Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune.

1.6 c.f. (4 archives boxes)

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WGN (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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Trohan, Walter, 1903-

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Walter J. Trohan ( July 4, 1903 - October 30, 2003) was a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and specialized in covering national politics in Washington, D.C. Trohan began his career in 1929 but his most famous accomplishment was his early discovery of President Truman's pan to fire Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. When Truman found out that Trohan had uncovered the plan of action it forced the President to publicly announce his decision. Trohan was president of the White House Corres...