President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks opening the annual Community Chest Campaign, broadcast from the White House at 10 p.m. The president's remarks were part of a larger Red Feather program, not captured in this recording.
President Harry S. Truman's radio and television report to the American people on the situation in Korea. The president's speech was broadcast from the White House at 10 p.m. Recording was in two sections; there's a brief break where the second section begins. The speech is followed by the National Anthem, then music by the NBC orchestra, "March of the Kings." President Truman's speech is in the public domain, but music may be restricted.
President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks opening the Community Chest Campaign, broadcast from the White House at 10 p.m. President Truman's remarks were part of a larger Red Feather program (not recorded here). At the beginning of his remarks, President Truman thanks Linda Harper, who preceded him in the program.
President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address at the Allegheny County Free Fair, Pittsburgh, PA. The President spoke at 12 noon at the Allegheny County Fairgrounds. His opening words referred to County Commissioners Harry W. Fowler and Ernest Hillman and to Mayor David L. Lawrence of Pittsburgh. Later he referred to Elinor Kane, representing her husband, John J. Kane, the chairman of the Board of Allegheny County Commissioners, who was ill. The address was broadcast over all major radio networks. Commissioner Fowler introduced the president.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of World War Memorial Park during the 35th Division Reunion in Little Rock, AR. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. He was introduced by Little Rock Mayor Sam M. Wassell. His opening words referred to Governor of Arkansas Sidney S. McMath and Mayor Wassel. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. NBC Correspondent Frank Bourgholtzer introduces the program and closes the program. After President Truman's remarks are recordings of music played by the NBC string ensemble directed by Bernard Berquist.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the President's Conference on Community Responsibility to Our Peacetime Servicemen and Women. The President spoke at 10 p.m. at the opening session of the Conference held at the Washington Hotel in Washington. The Conference was called by the President's Committee on Religion and Welfare in the Armed Forces, and was held in Washington on May 25 and 26. The President's opening words referred to Frank L. Weil, chairman of the Committee and the meeting, Dorothy Enderis, Truman Gibson, Dr. Lindsley F. Kimball, Mark A. McCloskey, Basil O'Connor, Dr.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks opening the Opportunity Savings Bond Drive, at 11:23 p.m. The President spoke from the White House at the conclusion of an hour-long program by stage and screen stars in aid of the bond drive. The rest of the program is not recorded here.
President Harry S. Truman's address at a dinner honoring volunteers in the Savings Bond Campaign, the Opportunity Bond Drive. The President spoke at 10 p.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to George Jessel, toastmaster for the dinner, John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury, and Vernon L.
President Harry S. Truman's address before the President's Conference on Industrial Safety. The president spoke at 11 a.m. in the Departmental Auditorium in Washington. His opening words referred to Maurice J. Tobin, Secretary of Labor. The president's Conference on Industrial Safety was held in Washington, March 23-25, 1949. This was the first national conference on the problem of industrial safety.
President Harry S. Truman's address before the United States Conference of Mayors. The President spoke at 11:30 a.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington, DC. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to Mayor George W. Welsh of Grand Rapids, Mich., president of the United States Conference of Mayors. Later in his remarks the President referred to Mayor Halfdan E. Stokke of Oslo, Senator Vinck of Brussels, and Mayor Ernst Reuter of Berlin.