Diary entry by Harry S. Truman, beginning, "Went down the River today . . . ."
6/17/1945
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This diary entry contains an account of President Truman's discussions with some of his top advisors during a cruise on the presidential yacht, the POTOMAC, with the discussions centering on such subjects as the situation in Europe, U.S. strategy for victory over Japan, and the difficulties of dealing with General Douglas MacArthur.
This primary source comes from the Collection HST-PSF: President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration).
National Archives Identifier: 201523
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