President Harry S Truman Addresses Nation

The transcript discusses the hope for a full employment bill before Congress's recess, urging immediate action upon reconvening. It emphasizes the importance of public involvement in voicing opinions on national issues and calls for leadership and courage in post-war America to uphold the country's heritage.

What was the speaker's hope regarding the full employment bill before the Congress recess?

• That it would be postponed until the next session

• That it would be reported and adopted by both houses

• That it would be rewritten entirely

• That it would be rejected by Congress

Why is it important for Congress members to be in contact with the public during their recess?

• To gather public opinion on national issues

• To take a break from legislative duties

• To campaign for re-election

• To attend social events

What does the speaker urge the public to do during the Congress recess?

• Focus on local issues only

• Support only one political party

• Ignore political matters

• Share their views on the country's problems

What is the speaker's warning about the approach to economic problems?

• Avoid being timid and mistrustful

• Ignore the economic challenges

• Focus only on short-term solutions

• Rely solely on international aid

What legacy does the speaker want to justify?

• The political alliances with other countries

• The courage and faith of those who made the country great

• The technological advancements of the nation

• The economic prosperity of the past decade