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President Truman's Remarks at a Dinner for Members of Congress Given by the Civil Air Patrol

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at a dinner for members of Congress given by the Civil Air Patrol. The President spoke at 9:15 p.m. at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, USAF, Chairman of the National Executive Board of the Civil Air Patrol, Thomas K. Finletter, Secretary of the Air force, and Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

President Truman's Remarks to the National Advertising Council

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the National Advertising Council in Conference Room of Old State Department Building. The president praised the group wanting to learn about the government and how it works and discusses his typical day. He explains that one of the jobs of president is to be a good salesman for his policies and programs. He discusses the president's job as the leader of foreign policy. He states he is proud of his cabinet officers. He discusses his role as Commander-in-Chief of the military.

President Truman's Remarks on the Acceptance of the Narra Table for the Lobby of the West Wing from the Ambassador of the Philippines

Ambassador Carlos Romulo's presentation and President Harry S. Truman's remarks on the acceptance of the narra wood table for the lobby of the West Wing of the White House from the Philippines. The table replaces a previous table that had been given by the Philippines, which was damaged and sent to the Smithsonian. The president explained that it will mostly be used by journalists. The text of President Truman's remarks are not available in the Public Papers.

President Truman's Remarks Presenting a Safety Award to the Driver of the Year Ceremony

President Harry S. Truman's remarks presenting an award at the Driver of the Year Ceremony to Mr. Allen C. Sagerhorn, of Barnesville, Minnesota. Besides having a perfect safety record on the road, Mr. Sagerhorn was chosen by American Trucking Association, Inc. for the award for saving an unconscious boy from burning car at the risk of his own life. Text of these remarks not available in the Public Papers.

President Truman's Remarks to Essay Contest Winners Sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to high school essay contest winners sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped. The essays promoted employment of handicapped people. First prize was awarded to Isabel Brewster; second prizes were awarded to Susan King and Harry Rodney Hartman; fourth prize was awarded to Billy Jean Fuller. Additionally, the President presented Robert Ramspeck with a distinguished service certificate. Introductory remarks are given by Admiral Ross T. McIntire. The ceremony was at 3 p.m.

President Truman's Remarks on Receiving the Gifts for the White House from the French Ambassador

President Harry S. Truman's remarks on receiving the gift of a clock and two candelabras from the French ambassador. The President spoke at 12:05 p.m. on the North Portico of the White House to Henri Bonnet, French Ambassador to the United States. The Ambassador's remarks are first, followed by the President's. In making the presentation Ambassador Bonnet said: "Mr.