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President Truman, Informal Remarks to the Advisory Council on Federal Reports

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the Advisory Council on Federal Reports on their 10th Anniversary, October 14, 1952, Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC. This speech is not in the Public Papers of the Presidents, as the president dropped in on their event. Mr. Truman speaks on the importance of reliable information and accurate numbers and statistics. Good statistics helped to win World War II. The coordination of government and business is a difficult job, as is gathering consistent information from various government agencies.

President Truman, Address at a Columbus Day Dinner in the Waldorf Astoria, New York City, New York

President Harry S. Truman's Address at a Columbus Day Dinner in New York City. The President spoke at 10:05 p.m. in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The dinner was sponsored by the Columbus Day Citizens Committee and the City of New York. He was campaigning on behalf of Adlai Stevenson's presidential campaign. Transcript available in Public Papers of the Presidents, Harry S. Truman, 1952.

President Truman, Address at Dorrance Brooks Park, Harlem, New York

President Harry S. Truman's address at Dorrance Brooks Park, Harlem, New York, upon receiving the Franklin Roosevelt Award, October 11, 1952, 2:00 p.m. He mentions achievements in civil rights, as well as Adlai Stevenson's presidential campaign and support of civil rights. Transcript available in Public Papers of the Presidents, Harry S. Truman, 1952.