Washington, DC, White House, the President's office

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 "Bill" Sibley of Union, SC. Eagle Scout Eddie Morales of Puerto Rico gives the President a Liberty Bell replica on behalf of the territories. Boy Scout Richard Lee Huntt is honored as the 19 millionth scout. Text of President Truman's remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman reads the citation upon presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Archie Van Winkle, USMCR. The president spoke from his office in the White House, 12:45 p.m. Text of remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to state and territorial Civil Defense Directors and their assistants, Washington, D.C.. The President received the group in his office at 12:30 p.m. Text of remarks not available in Public Papers.

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 Harry S. Truman's remarks upon receiving the Distinguished Service Citation of the Reserve Officers Association, 12:15 p.m., 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.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks on presentation of the report of the President's Advisory Committee on Management Improvement, White House, presidents office. Chairman of the President's Advisory Committee on Management Improvement, Thomas A. Morgan, presented the report. Text of remarks not available in Public Papers.