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Recording Date(s)
August 29, 1949
Accession Number
SR62-58
Description
President Harry S. Truman's address at the American Legion Convention. The President spoke at 3 p.m. at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, PA. His opening words "Mr. Commander" referred to Perry Brown, National Commander of the American Legion. The address was broadcast over radio. This recording is a partial recording that includes approximately the first half of the speech.
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Place
Speakers
Production and Copyright
American Broadcasting Company
National Archives Identifier (NAID)