President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Young Democrats Dinner. The President spoke at 10:30 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Roy G. Baker, President of the Young Democrats, and to Senator J. Howard McGrath of Rhode Island, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The remarks were carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.
After winning the 1948 presidential election, President Harry S. Truman returned to Washington and gave this speech. The President spoke at noon from the North Portico of the White House. He was greeted and introduced by President of the Board of District Commissioners, John Russell Young. The Vice President-Elect, Alben Barkley, also makes remarks.
President Harry S. Truman's speech at a Better Business Bureau meeting. President Truman talks about private enterprise and what it means to the economy. He gives a little history from the 1930s and finishes with some comments about the economic strength of the United States. The President spoke at 10 p.m. at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to John N.