Papers of Harry S. Truman as President of the United States. 1945-1953.

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Papers of Harry S. Truman as President of the United States. 1945-1953.

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This collection is located in the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Information on such subjects as the surrender of Japan and Germany ending World War II, the Korean War, Senate and House bills, and international relations can be found in this collection. Numerous references are made to Sir Winston Churchill, Clement Richard Attlee, and Chiang Kai-shek in the Files of the Naval Aide to the President and the White House Map Room Files. The main heading for the first five series listed in the organization statement is Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972. The main heading for the other two series; the Records of the National Security Council and the Records of the Psychological Strategy Board, are the board titles.

3000 linear ft.

National Archives Library, National Archives Records Administration

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SNAC Resource ID: 8339444

National Archives Library, National Archives Records Administration

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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Attlee, C.R. (Clement Richard), 1883-1967

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