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President Truman's Radio and Television Address Concluding a Program by the Citizens Food Committee

President Harry S. Truman's radio and television address concluding a program by the Citizens Food Committee, delivered from the White House at 10:50 p.m. The President's address, part of a special broadcast on the food conservation program, was the first of its kind ever televised from the White House.

President Truman's Remarks at the Signing of the Pakistan Wheat Loan Documents

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the signing of the Pakistan wheat loan documents. The President spoke at 3:27 p.m. in his office at the White House. On the same day the White House announced that the $15 million loan to Pakistan for the purchase of wheat was being made by the Export-Import Bank, using funds made available under the authority of the Mutual Security Act of 1951, as amended. The release also stated that the shortage was a result of a severe drought in the winter of 1951-52 in western Pakistan, the country's wheat producing area.

President Truman's Remarks Following a Meeting with Governor Adlai Stevenson and Senator John Sparkman

President Harry S. Truman's remarks following a meeting with Governor Adlai Stevenson and Senator John Sparkman. President Truman's remarks are 40 seconds. Governor Stevenson and Senator John Sparkman are also on the recording. The President spoke to members of the press at 4 p.m. outside his office at the White House.

President Truman's Remarks on Receiving the Key to the White House After the Renovation

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving the key to the newly-renovated White House, North Portico. A gold key was presented by Jess Larson, Director of the General Services Administration. President Truman and First Lady Bess Truman moved back into the White House after several years of living at Blair House.