TRUMAN'S PLAIN TAKING

The transcript discusses the ongoing battle against Communist aggression, highlighting the need for the Soviet Union to demonstrate its desire for peace through actions rather than promises. It emphasizes the importance of disarmament in North Korea, lifting the Iron Curtain for free information exchange, and establishing a system of collective security to reduce arms. The ultimate goal is a just peace and a global partnership for peace.

What was the audience in San Francisco eager to hear about?

• The latest economic policies

• The weather forecast

• A new scientific discovery

• The President's meeting with General MacArthur

According to the speech, how can the Soviet Union prove its desire for peace?

• By isolating itself from the world

• By adhering to the United Nations Charter

• By making more promises

• By increasing military strength

What action is suggested for the Soviet Union to take regarding the Iron Curtain?

• Ignore it

• Strengthen it

• Expand it

• Lift it

What is the ultimate goal for peace as mentioned in the speech?

• A peace through military dominance

• A peace with no international cooperation

• A peace based on justice

• A peace with economic superiority

What does the speech suggest about the atomic bomb?

• It should be eliminated

• It should be used more frequently

• It should be kept as a deterrent

• It should be sold to allies