President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon being presented with an Abraham Lincoln bust by Leonard Volk, from representatives of the Cartoonists' Society. Mr. Harry Hershfield presented the bust to President Truman.
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 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 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 Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the Associated Church Press. The President spoke at 12:23 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House.
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.
President Harry S. Truman's Farewell Address to the American people, broadcast from his office in the White House at 10:30 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, broadcast nationally at 5:15 p.m.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Wright Memorial Dinner of the Aero Club. Truman uses the phrase "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." The President spoke at 9:50 p.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to Edward E. Slattery, Jr., president of the Aero Club of Washington. He also referred to Albert E. Winger, president and director of Crowell-Collier Publishing Company. Following his remarks the President presented three aviation awards. Lt. Gen. James H.
Statement by President Harry S. Truman on the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower as President of the United States.