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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Address at the Boy Scout Jamboree, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

President Harry S. Truman's Address at the Boy Scout Jamboree, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The President spoke at 9:05 p.m. In his opening words he referred to James H. Duff, Governor of Pennsylvania, and Amory Houghton, president of the National Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America. The decoration presented to the President was the Silver Buffalo Award. The address was broadcast nationally.

President Truman's Address Before the Annual Convention of the American Newspaper Guild

President Harry S. Truman's address before the annual convention of the American Newspaper Guild. The President spoke at 4:30 p.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Harry Martin, president of the American Newspaper Guild. The Guild, an affiliate of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, held its 17th annual convention in Washington June 26 through June 30. The address was recorded and broadcast later that day. In two parts.

President Truman's Commencement Address at the University of Missouri

President Harry S. Truman's commencement address at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. The President spoke at 10:05 a.m. at the university stadium. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush, president of the University of Missouri. Due to a rainstorm the ceremonies were shortened and the honorary degree recipients, including the President, were given their degrees at Jesse Hall, located on the campus of the university. The address was carried on a nationwide broadcast. In two parts.

President Truman's Address at the National Democratic Conference and Jefferson Jubilee

President Harry S. Truman's address at the National Democratic Conference and Jefferson Jubilee. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. at the Chicago Stadium on the final evening of the 3-day conference. In his opening words he referred to Scott W. Lucas, Senator from Illinois, Adlai E. Stevenson, Governor of Illinois, Martin Kennelly, Mayor of Chicago, and Albert W. Barkley, Vice President of the United States. The address was broadcast. In two parts.

President Truman's Address at a Dinner of the Federal Bar Association

President Harry S. Truman's address at a dinner of the Federal Bar Association. The President spoke at 10 p.m. at the Hotel Statler in Washington. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to James Palmer, president of the Federal Bar Association. In the course of his remarks the President referred to the Chief Justice of the United States, Fred M. Vinson, and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn. The address was broadcast. In two parts.

President Truman's Radio Address on Democratic Women's Day

President Harry S. Truman's radio address on Democratic Women's Day. The President's address was part of a program sponsored by the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee marking "Democratic Women's Day." The President spoke at 3:05 p.m. from the Projection Room of the White House. He was introduced by Mrs. India Edwards, executive director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee.

President Truman's Address Before the Imperial Council Session of the Shrine of North America

President Harry S. Truman's Address Before the Imperial Council Session of the Shrine of North America. The President spoke at 4 p.m. at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. His opening words "Imperial Sir" referred to Galloway Calhoun of Tyler, TX, the retiring Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America. The address was broadcast over the radio. In two parts.