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President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks on the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. The ceremony was broadcast nationally from the south lawn of the White House. Guy Mason, the MC, introduces the president from the White House lawn. President Truman spoke at 5:15 p.m. from Independence, MO. Back in Washington, the U.S. Marine Band plays "O Holy Night," featuring a cornet solo by Edward Masters. The Dunbar High School Girls Chorus sings, "Sleep Holy Child." The benediction is given by a reverend whose name is unintelligible. The "Star Spangled Banner" and the "Stars and Stripes Forever" follow the benediction.