Hope, Bob, 1903-2003

President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks on the 10th Anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, on Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday. The remarks were broadcast from the White House at 11:50 p.m. and were part of a larger program to raise money for the March of Dimes broadcast on NBC. Celebrities participate from Hollywood in the program. Margaret O'Brien serves as the MC of the show. Judy Canova sings "I'm So Glad That This is '48." Eddie Cantor and James Cagney do a dramatization of a fairy tale about two dimes.

"Red Feather Roundup" Program featuring President Harry S. Truman's address opening the Community Chest Drive, delivered in Louisville, KY, at 9:55 p.m. President Truman spoke as part of a special radio broadcast to raise money for the Community Chest. The "Red Feather Roundup" is hosted from Hollywood, CA, by Hy Averback. Bob Hope does a comedy skit. Red Skelton, Verna Felton, and Pat McGeehan do a "Mean Widdle Kid" skit. Jo Stafford sings, "In the Still of the Night," with Paul Weston conducting the orchestra.