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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. Jo Stafford and the Sportsmen sing "Serenade of the Bells." Bob Hope does a brief comedy skit. Jerry Colonna and Vera Vague also participate in the skit. They are supported by the Hollywood Radio City Orchestra conducted by Charles Dant. Basil O'Connor and President Truman appear later in the show from Washington, DC. President Truman's remarks begin at 24:10. Music follows the president's speech. The president's remarks are unrestricted, but the remaining program is undetermined.