President Truman's Remarks at the Wright Memorial Dinner of the Aero Club
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Wright Memorial Dinner of the Aero Club. Truman uses the phrase "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." The President spoke at 9:50 p.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to Edward E. Slattery, Jr., president of the Aero Club of Washington. He also referred to Albert E. Winger, president and director of Crowell-Collier Publishing Company. Following his remarks the President presented three aviation awards. Lt. Gen. James H.