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President Truman's Remarks in Philadelphia in the Girard College Chapel

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Recording Date(s)
May 20, 1948
Accession Number
SR99-21
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President Harry S. Truman's speech at the Girard College Chapel in Philadelphia, PA. The President spoke at 5:05 p.m. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to Dr. Merle M. Odgers, President of Girard College. The remarks were carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. This speech is for the 100th anniversary of Girard College. President Truman talks about Stephen Girard, the benefactor of Girard College. He also talks about the future of the 1948 graduates. President Truman speaks of his youth on the farm.

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