Harry S Truman resigns from the presidency – Washington DC, United States of America.
American news article with commentary.
M/S of President Harry Truman and his wife Bess Truman getting out of their car at night. P/S Trumans welcomed back to the White House after vacation. M/S from the group of photographers. P/S of Truman holding up the new key to the rebuilt White House. M/S of officials entering the White House.
General view of Jefferson Jackson's dinner two evenings later. M/S of Truman arriving and walking through aisle of guests. General view of the dinner scene. C/U of Mrs. Truman and National President, Mr. McKinney, seated at the table. M/S of Truman addressing the congregation. M/S of Truman speaking. He says he will not run for re-election, saying: "I have served my country for a long time and I think effectively, and honestly, I will not accept a re-nomination. I don't think it is in my having to spend another four years." to the White House. [Audience shouts of protest.] We must always remember the things the Democratic Party has done and the high ideals that made it great. We must be faithful to his principles and keep him above all at the service of the party. If we do this, we can be sure that there will be a Democratic president in the White House for the next four years.
P/S of Mrs. Truman leaving the table and greeting President Truman. C/U copy of the resignation speech in Truman's own handwriting.
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