Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at a breakfast of the 35th Division Association, Springfield, Missouri. The President spoke at 8:20 a.m. at the (Abou Ben Adhem) Shrine Mosque in Springfield, MO after being presented the "Ozark Hillbilly Medallion of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce" and a certificate proclaiming him a hillbilly of the Ozarks. His opening words referred to Lester E. Cox, general chairman of the 35th Division Reunion Corporation, Governor Forrest Smith of Missouri, and Warren L. Osgood, president of the 35th Division Association.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to Jimmy Carrick, winner of "The Kid of the Year" Award. The President spoke at 12:45 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In a contest sponsored by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jimmy Carrick of Pittsburgh, Pa., had been designated "The Kid of the Year." The selection was made from a group of boys and girls between 5 and 15 who had been chosen on the basis of outstanding deeds of heroism, selflessness, and high moral and spiritual character.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving a plaque presented by the Capital Press Club. President Truman's remarks are 25 seconds. The plaque was presented to the President at 12:35 p.m. in a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to 4-H Club delegates. 4-H delegate Elizabeth Ann Mason presents President Truman with a first edition of "The 4-H Story." 4-H delegate Carl Baldus gave the president an update of the membership numbers. The trio also discussed the 4-H stamp. Text of remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's citation accompanying Distinguished Service Medal awarded to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The President presented the medal to General Eisenhower at 4 p.m. in a ceremony held in the Rose Garden at the White House.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks on Secretary of State Dean Acheson's arrival from Europe after signing the Bonn Agreements. Includes Acheson's response. Text of the president's remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the American Action Committee against Mass Deportations in Romania. Remarks by President Truman are 1 minute, 59 seconds. The President spoke at 11:35 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House.

President Harry S. Truman's address to the Electric Consumers Conference. The President spoke at 11:32 a.m. at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. He had met earlier with Vice President Alben W. Barkley, President of the Senate, Ernest W. Mcfarland, Majority Leader of the Senate, Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and John W. McCormack, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. During his remarks the President referred to Murray D.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at a luncheon in the Midshipmen's Mess Hall in the Naval Academy. The President spoke at 12:35 p.m. in Bancroft Hall at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his remarks he referred to Vice Adm. Harry W. Hill, Superintendent of the Academy, Adm. Frank J. Fletcher, Adm. Raymond A. Spruance, and Admiral of the fleet William D. Leahy.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the dedication of a Memorial Plaque honoring Pvt. Leslie Coffelt. The President spoke at 12:40 p.m. at the Blair House in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Capt. Russell B. Wine, U.S. Army, national president of the National Sojourners. Private Coffelt, a member of the White House Police, was killed during the assassination attempt on the President on November 1, 1950. The plaque was presented by the National Sojourners, a patriotic military Masonic organization. Private Coffelt was a Mason.