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African American Women Olympic Stars Meet President Truman

A group of African American track and field Olympic stars, in Washington for the annual Negro Football Game between Tennessee State and Wilberforce, called on President Harry S. Truman at the White House. Pictured in the Oval Office from left to right: Emma Reed, Olympian in long jump and high jump; Theresa Manuel, Olympian in 80 meter hurdles, 4x100 relay, and javelin; Audrey Patterson, Olympian in 100 meter race, 200 meter race, and 4 x 100 relay; President Truman; Nell Jackson, Olympian in 200 meter race and 4 x 100 relay; Alice Coachman, Olympic high jump champion, only U.S.

Harry S. Truman Receives a National Farmers Award

Denver, Colorado. Former President Harry S. Truman receives the National Farmers Union award for outstanding service to agriculture from James G. Patton, Farmers Union president. Speaking before the union, Harry S. Truman said "Any farmer who voted Republican in 1948 ought to have his head examined. It was true again in 1952 and 1956. It is still true again in 1960." Same as 81-166, slightly better print. From: Houston Post.