President Truman's Labor Day Address in Des Moines at AmVets Convention
President Harry S. Truman's Labor Day address in Des Moines at the Convention of the American Veterans of World War II. The President spoke at 4:15 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA. His opening words "Mr. Commander" referred to Harold A. Keats of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., retiring National Commander of the American Veterans of World War II. The address was broadcast over all major radio networks.