Speeches, addresses, etc.

Ngo Dinh Nhu, the brother of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, addressing the crowd at the strategic village of Cu Chi, Vietnam.

William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission, delivers remarks at a farewell party for Emily Gardiner (seated, left) and Arthur Z. Gardiner (seated, right) in Saigon, South Vietnam.

Ruth Boynton (standing) speaks to Arthur Gardiner (seated, right) and Emily Gardiner (seated, second from right) at their farewell party in Saigon, South Vietnam. Also present is William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission. Others in the background are unidentified.

Emily Gardiner is speaking to guests at a farewell party for her and her husband in Saigon, South Vietnam. Standing with her is William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission. Others in the background are unidentified.

Arthur Z. Gardiner is speaking to the guests at his farewell party in Saigon, South Vietnam. Also present is his wife, Emily (right), and William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission (second from right). Others in the background are unidentified.

Senator Monrad Wallgren is standing at a microphone and speaking to soldiers and sailors on Christmas Eve. The photo is inscribed at the bottom: "Many thanks, Senator, in behalf of five hundred soldiers, sailors, and Marines, for Christmas Eve, 1941 Sydney S. Lovitt."

Captain James Foskett (at microphone) gives a speech during his change of command ceremony for aboard the USS Augusta. All others are unidentified.

Captain James H. Foskett (standing at microphone) speaks during the change of command ceremony aboard the USS Augusta as he prepares to depart. All others are unidentified.

An unidentified Navy officer gives a speech during the change of command ceremony for Captain James H. Foskett (far left) aboard the USS Augusta. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman in a speech today before a Joint Session of Congress, called for one year of military training as opposed to military service, for every male American. The training would begin at 18 years of age or upon graduation from high school. The President said that although the U. S. will use all it's moral influence to maintain the peace, the nation must face the fact that peace must be built on power as well as good will. Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn is at right in background.