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President Truman's Remarks to the representatives of the National Council of Churches

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the representatives of the National Council of Churches. The President spoke at 12:20 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. His opening word "Doctor" referred to Dr. Luther A. Weigle, dean emeritus of Yale Divinity School, and chairman of the Standard Bible Committee which prepared the new revised standard version of the Bible.

President Truman's Remarks at a ceremony Marking the issuance of the "Women in the Armed Services" commemorative stamp at the White House rose garden

President Harry S. Truman's Remarks at a ceremony Marking the issuance of the "Women in the Armed Services" commemorative postal stamp at the White House rose garden. Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett makes opening remarks and introduces the Postmaster General of the United States, Jesse M. Donaldson. General Donaldson presents President Truman with the stamps. President Truman's speech begins around 4:00. He presents stamps to Col Mary A. Halloren (WACs), Capt. Joy B. Hancock (Navy), Col. Katherine A. Towle (Marines), Col. Mary J. Shelly (WAF), Col.

President Truman's Remarks to Delegates to a CIO-PAC Rally

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to delegates to a CIO-PAC Rally. The President spoke at 12:35 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In his opening remarks he referred to Philip Murray, president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, who had introduced the President to the assembly as "the greatest friend that labor has had in my lifetime." Later the President referred to Jack Kroll, director of the Political Action Committee of the CIO.