Speeches, addresses, etc.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks addresses an audience aboard the USS Canberra. Actress Arlene Francis is seated behind him during the special event. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks stands at the podium and delivers a speech aboard the USS Canberra while in New York, New York. Seated behind him is actress Arlene Francis. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks stands at the podium while giving a speech aboard the USS Canberra.

The President of Ecuador addresses a joint session of the United States Congress. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Stereograph of President Woodrow Wilson addressing Congress on the question of international peace and imminent dangers of war with Germany. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman waves a hand today as he addresses a bi-partisan conference on foreign aid. The former Chief Executive hailed, then lambasted the Eisenhower administration as devoid of new ideas on how to administer it. The Truman address, given in typical give-em-hell fashion, jarred the non-partisan atmosphere.

Former President Harry S. Truman defends his decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during a press conference from the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman moves unhesitatingly over a multitude of controversial subjects today as he addresses a Reciprocity Club luncheon. He spoke out against the "ignorant and uninformed people" who oppose extension of the U. S. Capitol, offered some advice to President Dwight D. Eisenhower on how to meet personal attacks, took a slap at General Douglas MacArthur, and talked happily of Democratic prospects for 1958. Same as 70-643, only no crop marks. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman smiles as he stands (full-length) outside the White House today as he leaves for the Capitol to deliver his State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress. Same as 69-656, only much better print. From: Houston Post.

Mrs. Bess Truman (left) and daughter Margaret Truman arrive at the Capitol today to hear the President's State of the Union message to Congress. Mrs. Truman wore a black outfit with a fur jacket and a hat trimmed in white. Margaret work a black cloth coat, a fur stole, and a black hat with a long tan feather. Same as 68-1248, but much better print. From: Houston Post.