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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Remarks to Catholic University Dramatic Group Upon Leaving for Korea

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a Catholic University dramatic group, "Players Incorporated" upon their leaving for Korea. The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In his opening words he referred to Rev. Gilbert V. Hartke, O.P. head of the Speech and Drama Department at Catholic University and one of the founders of Players, Inc.

President Truman's Remarks to Members of the Eighth Annual Institute on the Preservation and Administration of Archives

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the Eighth Annual Institute on the Preservation and Administration of Archives. The President spoke at 12:50 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The Institute, held in Washington, June 16-July 11, was under the direction of the American University in cooperation with the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records Service, and the Maryland Hall of Records.

President Truman's Remarks Upon Receiving a Medal Presented by Students from William Chrisman High School, Independence, MO

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving a Medal presented by students from William Chrisman High School, Independence, MO. The President spoke at 11:35 a.m. in the Rose Garden of the White House. David Freeman, president of the student body and one of four first place winners from the high school in the speech contests in Missouri, presented President Truman with a gold medal on behalf of the school's chapter of the National Forensic League.

President Truman's Remarks to Members of "Task Force Smith"

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of "Task Force Smith." The President spoke at 3:10 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The group included 16 members of the 1st Battalion, 21st Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, the first American unit to see combat in Korea in July 1950. The battalion movement to Korea, called "task force Smith," was named for its commander, Lt. Col. Charles B. Smith, who also headed the group that met with the President.

President Truman's Remarks to Members of the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe. The President spoke at 12:05 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The Third Session of the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee was held in Washington, June 10-13, 1952. The bill referred to by the President, the Supplemental Appropriation Act, was approved July 15 and authorized $9,240,500 for the work of the Committee.