Speeches, addresses, etc.

A general view picturing General Jonathan M. Wainwright addressing the House of Representatives today. The members gave the hero of Corregidor a great ovation during his visit to the Chamber. Speaker Sam Rayburn is shown on the rostrum behind of General Wainwright. From: Beth Gore

General Jonathan M. Wainwright today told the House of Representatives that only "the memory and hope of America" sustained him and his men through the dark days of their confinement and the "inhuman treatment" by the enemy. The General was given a thunderous ovation by members of the House. Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn is seated behind General Wainwright. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman again took to the air waves tonight, discussing the administration's wage-price policy. It was described as one of the most important speeches of his career in the domestic field. From: Beth Gore.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks to members of the R.L.D.S. Men's Club Dinner. Also identified in the photo are Mrs. Bess Truman, seated to the left of the former President.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks to a crowd at the R.L.D.S. Men's Club Dinner. Also identified in the photo are Mrs. Bess Truman, seated to the left of the former President.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks to a crowd at the R.L.D.S. Men's Club Dinner. Also identified in the photo are Mrs. Bess Truman, seated to the left of the former President.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at the R.L.D.S. Men's Club Dinner in the R.L.D.S. Auditorium. Also identified in the photo are Mrs. Bess Truman, seated to the left of the former President, and Bishop G. Leslie DeLapp, seated to the left of Mrs. Truman. Seated on the right of the podium is W. Wallace Smith, President of the R.L.D.S. Church.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at the R.L.D.S. Men's Club Dinner in the R.L.D.S. Auditorium. Also identified in the photo are Mrs. Bess Truman, seated to the left of the former President, and Bishop G. Leslie DeLapp, seated to the left of Mrs. Truman. Seated on the right of the podium is W. Wallace Smith, President of the R.L.D.S. Church.

Former President Harry S. Truman preparing to speak at the R.L.D.S. Men's Club Dinner. Bishop G. Leslie DeLapp is directly left of Truman. W. Wallace Smith, President of the R.L.D.S. Church, is the man standing on the right.

President Truman shown speaking to the governing board of the Pan American Union. The President told the gathering that the United Nations will and must succeed because "complete devastation" is the only alternative to international cooperation in this atomic age. From: Beth Gore