Speeches, addresses, etc.

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.

Dillard Lasseter (right) is standing at a podium labeled "Hilton" with Mr. Rawland. The exact location and event are unknown.

Dillard Lasseter is speaking at a national convention associated with the Department of Agriculture.

Dillard Lasseter, Administrator of the Farmer's Home Administration (standing behind podium), is speaking at the ceremonies celebrating the first insured farm mortgage loan closing in Americus, Georgia. All others are unidentified.

Dillard Lasseter, Administrator of the Farmer's Home Administration is speaking at the 1952 American Legion, Department of Mississippi State Convention. From left to right: Mr. Johnson, Lasseter, and Reverend Sprake, State Chaplain.