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President Truman's Address in New York City Before the United Nations Assembly

President Harry S. Truman's address in New York City before the United Nations Assembly at Flushing Meadows. The President spoke at 11:30 a.m. In his opening remarks he referred to Nasrollah Entezam, President of the General Assembly, and Trygve Lie, Secretary General of the United Nations. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. Secretary Lie introduced the president.

President Truman's Address at Fordham University Upon Receiving Honorary Degree

President Harry S. Truman's address at Fordham University upon receiving honorary degree. The President spoke at 5 p.m. from the terrace of Keating Hall, after receiving an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. His opening words "Your Eminences, President Gannon" referred to His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster; His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York; and the Reverend Dr. Robert Ignatius Gannon, President of the University. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast. 2 discs.

President Truman's Address on Foreign Policy at the Navy Day Celebration in New York City

President Harry S. Truman's address on foreign policy at the Navy Day Celebration in New York City. The President spoke at 1:43 p.m. from a stand at the south end of the Sheep Meadow in Central Park, New York City. His opening words referred to Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia. The address was carried over all radio networks. In seven parts.

President Truman's Address at the Cornerstone Laying of the United Nations Building

President Harry S. Truman's address at the cornerstone laying of the United Nations Building. The President spoke at 12:30 p.m. from a stand erected on 42nd Street, the southern boundary of the permanent headquarters of the United Nations, between Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive and First Avenue, New York City. The President's opening words referred to Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, President of the General Assembly; Trygve Lie, Secretary General of the United Nations; Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York; and William O'Dwyer, Mayor of New York City.

President Truman, Address at Dorrance Brooks Park, Harlem, New York

President Harry S. Truman's address at Dorrance Brooks Park, Harlem, New York, upon receiving the Franklin Roosevelt Award, October 11, 1952, 2:00 p.m. He mentions achievements in civil rights, as well as Adlai Stevenson's presidential campaign and support of civil rights. Transcript available in Public Papers of the Presidents, Harry S. Truman, 1952.

President Truman's Remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport

President Harry S. Truman's remarks in New York City at the Dedication of Idlewild International Airport. The President spoke at 2:30 p.m. from a stand in the center of the airfield. In his opening words he referred to Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for Greater New York City's Golden Anniversary, Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York, William O'Dwyer, Mayor of New York City, and Howard S. Cullman, Chairman of the Port of New York Authority. The address was carried on a nationwide radio broadcast.