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Presidential campaign, 1952

President Truman's Address in Montana at the Dedication of the Hungry Horse Dam

President Harry S. Truman's address in Montana at the Dedication of the Hungry Horse Dam. The President spoke at 11:05 a.m. at the site of the new dam near Kalispell, Mont. During his address he referred to Governor John W. Bonner, Representative Mike Mansfield, Democratic candidate for Senator, and Senator James E. Murray, all of Montana. He also referred to Oscar L. Chapman, Secretary of the Interior, and Representative W. F. Nortell of Arkansas.

President Truman Arrives at Independence Train Station

President Harry S. Truman and his daughter, Margaret Truman, at the railroad station in Independence, Missouri with a group of newsmen gathered at the Presidential train. The President is seen on the rear of the train with Margaret just behind him. The president arrived home to vote after an 18,000 mile whistlestop tour through 27 states for the Stevenson-Sparkman campaign.