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President Truman's Remarks to a Group of Boy Scouts of America

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group of Boy Scouts of America in the Oval Office at the White House. The Boy Scouts were visiting the White House in honor of Boy Scout Week. President Truman, in his capacity as honorary president of the Boy Scouts, received a report from Eagle Scout William Sibley of Union, SC. Eagle Scout Eddie Morales (or maybe Melendez?) of Puerto Rico gives the President a Liberty Bell replica on behalf of the territories. Another Boy Scout is not identified. Text of President Truman's remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Truman's Remarks upon Presenting the Collier Award Trophy

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon presenting the 1950 Collier Award Trophy, Washington, D.C. President Truman spoke at 11:55 a.m. in his office at the White House. The Trophy was presented jointly to the helicopter industry, the military services, and the United States Coast Guard for their respective parts in the development and use of rotary-wing aircraft for air rescue operations. Dr. Igor I. Sikorsky represented the helicopter industry; Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett, the military services; and Vice Adm. Merlin O'Neill, Coast Guard Commandant, the Coast Guard.

President Truman's Remarks Upon Receiving the Distinguished Service Citation of the Reserve Officers Association

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving the Distinguished Service Citation of the Reserve Officers Association, White House, Presidents Office. Also includes the presentation of the citation from Captain Robert G. Burke, USN, President, Reserve Officers Association. Text not found in the Public Papers.