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President Truman's Address in the Chicago Stadium

President Harry S. Truman's address in Chicago Stadium. The President spoke at 9:04 p.m. During his address he referred to former Governor Henry Hornet, Democratic candidate for Governor Adlai E. Stevenson, and Democratic candidate for Senator Paul H. Douglas, all of Illinois. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. This recording ends abruptly after 18 minutes, with Mr.

President Truman's Speech at Chicago, IL

President Harry S. Truman's speech at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, IL. The President spoke at 9:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Sherman. During his remarks he referred to Governors James F. Byrnes of South Carolina, Allan Shivers of Texas, and Robert F. Kennon of Louisiana, General of the Army George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the Army, 1939-45, Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, and Dean Acheson, Secretary of State. The address was broadcast.