Washington (D.C.)

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Absentee Voters' Bureau, located at 1508 H Street, NW, in Washington, DC, where he was met by Democratic National Committee Chairman William Boyle. In his remarks, President Truman stressed that while this bureau is being run by the DNC, it is bi-partisan and it encourages everyone to register for an absentee ballot if needed. The text of these remarks not available in the Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of a square in memory of union leader Samuel Gompers. The President spoke at 11:45 a.m. from a platform erected in Gompers' Square at Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW, in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Secretary of the Interior Oscar L. Chapman, who served as master of ceremonies, and to Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin. In the course of his remarks the President referred to William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. The address was broadcast. First part of speech only.

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of the new Washington headquarters building of the American Legion. The President spoke at 6:15 p.m. from a stand erected in front of the new building at 1608 K Street NW in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Erle Cocke, Jr., National Commander of the American Legion. The address was carried on a nationwide broadcast. In four parts.

Her Royal Highness Queen Juliana of the Netherlands presents a carillon in gratitude to the people of the United States from the people of the Netherlands. President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon accepting the carillon. The President spoke at 3:45 p.m. in Meridian Hill Park in Washington. His opening words referred to Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, her husband Prince Bernhard, and Secretary of the Interior Oscar L. Chapman. He also referred early in his remarks to his daughter Margaret who was on a concert tour in the western States.

Interview of George McGhee by James F. Goode, in Washington, DC, regarding Iran. Transcript available in manuscript collection.

President Harry S. Truman's commencement address for Howard University, Washington, DC. The President spoke at 5:30 p.m. His opening words referred to Dr. Mordecai Johnson, President of Howard University, and Oscar R. Ewing, Administrator of the Federal Security Agency.