Washington, DC, White House, Rose Garden

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 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 Harry S. Truman's remarks to a Catholic University dramatic group, "Players Incorporated" upon their leaving for Korea. The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In his opening words he referred to Rev. Gilbert V. Hartke, O.P. head of the Speech and Drama Department at Catholic University and one of the founders of Players, Inc.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving a Medal presented by students from William Chrisman High School, Independence, MO. The President spoke at 11:35 a.m. in the Rose Garden of the White House. David Freeman, president of the student body and one of four first place winners from the high school in the speech contests in Missouri, presented President Truman with a gold medal on behalf of the school's chapter of the National Forensic League.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of "Task Force Smith." The President spoke at 3:10 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The group included 16 members of the 1st Battalion, 21st Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, the first American unit to see combat in Korea in July 1950. The battalion movement to Korea, called "task force Smith," was named for its commander, Lt. Col. Charles B. Smith, who also headed the group that met with the President.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the International Society of Christian Endeavor. The President spoke at 3:30 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the United States Attorneys Association. Audio also contains remarks by Attorney General James P. McGranery. The President spoke at 3:20 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe. The President spoke at 12:05 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The Third Session of the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee was held in Washington, June 10-13, 1952. The bill referred to by the President, the Supplemental Appropriation Act, was approved July 15 and authorized $9,240,500 for the work of the Committee.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to Jimmy Carrick, winner of "The Kid of the Year" Award. The President spoke at 12:45 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In a contest sponsored by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jimmy Carrick of Pittsburgh, Pa., had been designated "The Kid of the Year." The selection was made from a group of boys and girls between 5 and 15 who had been chosen on the basis of outstanding deeds of heroism, selflessness, and high moral and spiritual character.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving a plaque presented by the Capital Press Club. President Truman's remarks are 25 seconds. The plaque was presented to the President at 12:35 p.m. in a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House.