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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Remarks to a Group Representing the French Provincial Press

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group representing the French Provincial Press. The President spoke at 12:50 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. French Ambassador to the United States Henri Bonnet introduces the president. The French Provincial Press Study Group's visit was sponsored by the Economic Cooperation Administration. 

President Truman's Remarks on Accepting for the American People a Gift of Ten Original Audubon Paintings

President Harry S. Truman's remarks on accepting for the American people a gift of ten original Audubon paintings, White House Rose Garden. Mr. E.J. Hallstrom, Australian businessman and philanthropist, presented to the President ten Audubon paintings, a gift to the U.S. Government, to be exhibited alternately by the National Art Gallery, the National Audubon Society, and the American Museum of Natural History. Director of the National Gallery of Art, David E. Finley, also extended his appreciation. Text of remarks not found in Public Papers. 

President Truman's Remarks Upon Presenting Congressional Medals of Honor to Capt. Harvey, Capt. Millett, Master Sgt. Adams, and Cpl. Ingman

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon presenting four Congressional Medals of Honor to Capt. Raymond Harvey, USA; Capt. Lewis L. Millett, USA; Master Sgt. Stanley T. Adams, USA; and Cpl. Einar H. Ingman, USA. An unidentified general reads each citation. President Truman's remarks are 1 minute, 40 seconds. The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The citations, describing the actions in Korea for which the medals were awarded, are printed in the Congressional Record (vol. 97, p. 7696).

President Truman's Remarks to the Members of the Government Contract Compliance Committee Upon Receiving Their Final Report

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the members of the Government Contract Compliance Committee upon receiving their final report, White House Rose Garden. Also included are the remarks from Committee Chairman Dwight Palmer. Text not found in the Public Papers.

President Truman's Remarks Upon Receiving the Armed Forces Reserve Medal

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 12 p.m., Oval Office, White House. Text of remarks not found in Public Papers. The Armed Forces Reserve Medal was authorized for issue to Reserve Officers, and the Association arranged with Secretary Pace to secure the first medal for presentation to the President.