Independence, MO

Conference of Scholars and the HSTL Institute for national and International Affairs at joint dinner at the Stephenson's Restaurant, with remarks by Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Dr. Frank Freidel, Mr. Chambers, Dr. Wayne C. Grover, and Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman's address in connection with the Lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree located on the White House grounds. The President's speech was broadcast nationally from Independence, MO, at 5 p.m.