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President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks on the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. The ceremony was broadcast nationally from the south lawn of the White House. Guy Mason, the MC, introduces the president from the White House lawn. President Truman spoke at 5:15 p.m. from Independence, MO. Back in Washington, the U.S. Marine Band plays "O Holy Night," featuring a cornet solo by Edward Masters. The Dunbar High School Girls Chorus sings, "Sleep Holy Child." The benediction is given by a reverend whose name is unintelligible.

President Harry S. Truman's address before the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The President spoke at 4:30 p.m. at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

Senator Harry S. Truman's remarks on behalf of the Department of Treasury urging purchase of defense bonds to fund the war effort.

President Harry S. Truman's address at the Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. His opening words "Senator Myers" referred to Senator Francis J. Myers of Pennsylvania. Later he referred to Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon, Senator Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska, and Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio. In the course of the speech, the president says "Peace, my friends, is the goal of my public life. I'd rather have a lasting peace in the world than to be President of the United States.

"Red Feather Roundup" Program featuring President Harry S. Truman's address opening the Community Chest Drive, delivered in Louisville, KY, at 9:55 p.m. President Truman spoke as part of a special radio broadcast to raise money for the Community Chest. The "Red Feather Roundup" is hosted from Hollywood, CA, by Hy Averback. Bob Hope does a comedy skit. Red Skelton, Verna Felton, and Pat McGeehan do a "Mean Widdle Kid" skit. Jo Stafford sings, "In the Still of the Night," with Paul Weston conducting the orchestra.

President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address in Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan. The President spoke at 1:40 p.m. In his opening words he referred to Eugene I. Van Antwerp, Mayor of Detroit, Walter Reuther, President of the United Automobile Workers, and Frank Martel, President of the Detroit and Wayne County Federation of Labor. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. On the reel-to-reel tapes there are other short speeches before President Truman. The digital audio online only has President Truman's remarks. To hear the other remarks, please ask the archivist.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at Washington National Airport on Secretary of the State James Byrnes' departure for the Paris Peace Conference. Also includes remarks by Senator Tom Connally, Secretary of State Byrnes, and Senator Arthur Vandenberg. The president's remarks start about 15:10. The NBC radio correspondent narrates the scene. The U.S. Army Band plays in the background.

President Harry S. Truman's commencement address at the University of California. The President spoke at 4 p.m. in Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. He was introduced by Dr. Robert G. Sproul, president of the university. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.

President Harry S. Truman's address at the reunion of the 35th Division, Omaha, Nebraska, at Aksarben Stadium. The President spoke at 7:15 p.m. in the Ak-sar-ben Coliseum. His opening words "Mr. Chairmen" referred to Edward D. McKim and Robert A. Drum, who served as cochairmen of the reunion. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.

President Harry S. Truman speaks at Memorial Day Services at Arlington National Cemetery. Included in the recording are other speakers and musical performances.