American Legion

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.