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President Truman's Appearance at the 14th Conference of the National Council of Negro Women

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Recording Date(s)
November 15, 1949
Accession Number
SR62-8
Description

Pre-recorded coverage of the Fourteenth Conference National Council of Negro Women. The occasion is International Night, observing the fourth anniversary of the United Nations, from the Departmental Auditorium in Washington, DC. Jean Putnam narrates the progression of the evening. The first speaker is Mary McLeod Bethune, founder and president of the National Council of Negro Women. Ambassador of India Lakshmi Pandit speaks next, regarding the importance of peace. Dr. Ralph Bunche, head of the Trusteeship Department of the United Nations speaks next. Finally, Congressman William L. Dawson introduces President Harry S. Truman. President Truman's remarks start around 25:45 and last about 10:30. The President spoke at 9:05 p.m.

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