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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport

President Harry S. Truman's remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. from a stand in the center of the airfield. In his opening words he referred to Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for Greater New York City's Golden Anniversary, Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York, William O'Dwyer, Mayor of New York City, and Howard S. Cullman, Chairman of the Port of New York Authority. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.

President Truman's Remarks to the National Planning Association

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the National Planning Association. The President spoke at 8:15 p.m. at the annual dinner meeting of the National Planning Association in the Statler Hotel in Washington. During his remarks he referred to former President Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government. The Association, an independent, nonpolitical, nonprofit organization, was established in 1934 to bring together leaders from agriculture, business, labor, and the professions to develop plans for dealing with national problems.

President Truman's Remarks at the Young Democrats Dinner

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Young Democrats Dinner. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Roy G. Baker, President of the Young Democrats, and to Senator J. Howard McGrath of Rhode Island, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The remarks were carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.

President Truman's Address at a Dinner of the Better Business Bureau

President Harry S. Truman's speech at a Better Business Bureau meeting. President Truman talks about private enterprise and what it means to the economy. He gives a little history from the 1930s and finishes with some comments about the economic strength of the United States. The President spoke at 10 p.m. at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to John N.