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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman's Remarks to the Winners of the Fifth Annual Voice of Democracy Contest

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the winners of the Fifth Annual Voice of Democracy contest. The President spoke at 12:45 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House to the four winners of a high school essay competition on the subject: "I speak for Democracy." The students were Dwight Clark, Jr., of Fort Collins, Colo., George A. Frilot III of New Orleans, La., Mara Gay Masselink of Burlington, Iowa, and Thaddeus S. Zolkiewicz of Buffalo, N.Y.

President Truman's Remarks at Dinner Honoring Michael V. DiSalle

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at dinner honoring Michael V. DiSalle. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. During his remarks he referred to Paul A. Porter and Chester Bowles, each of whom had formerly served as Administrator of the Office of Price Administration. He also referred to Charles E. Wilson, Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. Mr. DiSalle served as Director of Price Stabilization from December 12, 1950, through February 15, 1952.

President Truman's Remarks to a Group of Boy Scouts of America

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group of Boy Scouts of America in the Oval Office at the White House. The Boy Scouts were visiting the White House in honor of Boy Scout Week. President Truman, in his capacity as honorary president of the Boy Scouts, received a report from Eagle Scout William "Bill" Sibley of Union, SC. Eagle Scout Eddie Morales of Puerto Rico gives the President a Liberty Bell replica on behalf of the territories. Boy Scout Richard Lee Huntt is honored as the 19 millionth scout. Text of President Truman's remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Truman's Remarks Upon Presenting Medals of Honor to M. Sgt. Hubert L. Lee and Sgt. Joseph C. Rodriguez

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon presenting Medals of Honor to M. Sgt. Hubert L. Lee and Sgt. Joseph C. Rodriguez, USA. The presentation was made by the President in a ceremony in the Indian Treaty Room (Room 474) in the Executive Office Building at 12 noon.