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President Truman's Remarks to Delegates to the International Conference on Agricultural and Cooperative Credit

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to delegates to the International Conference on Agricultural and Cooperative Credit. The President spoke at 1:05 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In the course of his remarks he referred to Dr. Henry G. Bennett, the first Administrator of the Technical Cooperation Administration. The conference included some 75 delegates from 35 countries, participants in a training program designed primarily to better equip leaders in countries where point 4 programs were being carried out.

President Truman's Remarks to the representatives of the National Council of Churches

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the representatives of the National Council of Churches. The President spoke at 12:20 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. His opening word "Doctor" referred to Dr. Luther A. Weigle, dean emeritus of Yale Divinity School, and chairman of the Standard Bible Committee which prepared the new revised standard version of the Bible.

President Truman's Remarks to the National Citizens' Committee on United Nations Day

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the National Citizens' Committee on United Nations Day. The President spoke at noon in the Rose Garden at the White House. In his opening words he referred to Frank L. Weil, chairman of the National Citizens' Committee on United Nations Day. On July 17, the President had signed Proclamation 2981, "United Nations Day, 1952" (3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp., p. 162), designating October 24, 1952, as the date of observance.

President Truman's Prerecorded Address on a Radio Program Sponsored by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union Campaign Committee

President Harry S. Truman's prerecorded address on a radio program sponsored by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union Campaign Committee. Recorded on 9/25/1952; played on 10/1/1952. The President's prerecorded address was broadcast at 10:15 p.m., e.s.t. The recording had been made in the White House before the start of the President's campaign trip. In his opening remarks the President referred to entertainers Bette Davis and George Jessel.

President Truman's Remarks to a Group of Actors and Officials of the Motion Picture Industry of India

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group of actors and officials of the motion picture industry of India. The President spoke at 11 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. His opening words referred to Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America.

President Truman's Remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. The President spoke at 12:45 p.m. in the Cadet Mess Hall. In his opening words he referred to E. J. Roland, commandant of the cadets. Later he referred to John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury. Prior to his remarks the President had received an etching of the Eagle, the Coast Guard training ship.

President Truman's Remarks at the Signing of the Pakistan Wheat Loan Documents

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the signing of the Pakistan wheat loan documents. The President spoke at 3:27 p.m. in his office at the White House. On the same day the White House announced that the $15 million loan to Pakistan for the purchase of wheat was being made by the Export-Import Bank, using funds made available under the authority of the Mutual Security Act of 1951, as amended. The release also stated that the shortage was a result of a severe drought in the winter of 1951-52 in western Pakistan, the country's wheat producing area.

President Truman's Remarks at a ceremony Marking the issuance of the "Women in the Armed Services" commemorative stamp at the White House rose garden

President Harry S. Truman's Remarks at a ceremony Marking the issuance of the "Women in the Armed Services" commemorative postal stamp at the White House rose garden. Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett makes opening remarks and introduces the Postmaster General of the United States, Jesse M. Donaldson. General Donaldson presents President Truman with the stamps. President Truman's speech begins around 4:00. He presents stamps to Col Mary A. Halloren (WACs), Capt. Joy B. Hancock (Navy), Col. Katherine A. Towle (Marines), Col. Mary J. Shelly (WAF), Col.