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President Truman's Address at the Dedication of World War Memorial Park 35th Division Reunion

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of World War Memorial Park during the 35th Division Reunion in Little Rock, AR. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. He was introduced by Little Rock Mayor Sam M. Wassell. His opening words referred to Governor of Arkansas Sidney S. McMath and Mayor Wassel. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. NBC Correspondent Frank Bourgholtzer introduces the program and closes the program. After President Truman's remarks are recordings of music played by the NBC string ensemble directed by Bernard Berquist.

President Truman's Address in Little Rock at the Dedication of the World War Memorial Park

NBC correspondent Frank Bourgholtzer sets the scene for President Harry S. Truman's address in Little Rock, AR, at the Dedication of the World War Memorial Park. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. His opening words referred to Sidney S. McMath, Governor of Arkansas, and Sam M. Wassell, Mayor of Little Rock. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. Mayor Wassell introduced President Truman. President Truman was in town for the reunion of the 35th Division Association.