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President Truman's Remarks at Dinner Honoring Michael V. DiSalle

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at dinner honoring Michael V. DiSalle. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. During his remarks he referred to Paul A. Porter and Chester Bowles, each of whom had formerly served as Administrator of the Office of Price Administration. He also referred to Charles E. Wilson, Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. Mr. DiSalle served as Director of Price Stabilization from December 12, 1950, through February 15, 1952.

President Truman's Remarks to a Group of Boy Scouts of America

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group of Boy Scouts of America in the Oval Office at the White House. The Boy Scouts were visiting the White House in honor of Boy Scout Week. President Truman, in his capacity as honorary president of the Boy Scouts, received a report from Eagle Scout William Sibley of Union, SC. Eagle Scout Eddie Morales (or maybe Melendez?) of Puerto Rico gives the President a Liberty Bell replica on behalf of the territories. Another Boy Scout is not identified. Text of President Truman's remarks not found in Public Papers.