Washington, DC, Union Station

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of the presidential lounge for the use of service men and women at Union Station in Washington, DC. The President spoke at 4:10 p.m. In his opening words he referred to A. Marvin Braverman, local board member of the National Travelers Aid Association, and General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later he referred to Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, Military Aide to the President, and Sgt. Irving D.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks of welcome to Prime Minister De Gasperi of Italy upon his arrival at Union Station in Washington, DC. The President spoke at 9:15 a.m. Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi responded as follows: "I thank you, Mr. President, for your cordial welcome. I am certain we will discuss matters for common defense, for peace, and regarding the interests of both our countries--America and Italy."