Commencement ceremonies

President Truman's Commencement Address at the University of Missouri

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President Harry S. Truman's commencement address at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. The President spoke at 10:05 a.m. at the university stadium. His opening words "Mr. President" referred to Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush, president of the University of Missouri. Due to a rainstorm the ceremonies were shortened and the honorary degree recipients, including the President, were given their degrees at Jesse Hall, located on the campus of the university. The address was carried on a nationwide broadcast. In two parts.

Scranton University Graduation Scene In Pennsylvania

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Scene shows crowd of people who were in attendance for the commencement ceremonies at Scranton University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews attended the event with his wife.

Graduation Ceremonies at Scranton University

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Scene of the graduation exercises taking place in what appears to be the gymnasium at Scranton University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews, who attended the event, is probably seated behind the podium.

Honor Guard For Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews

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The Naval Reserve personnel of Scranton, Pennsylvania, acted as honor guard to Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews on the occasion of his attendance at the graduation exercises held at Scranton University, Scranton, Pennsylvania.

John R. Steelman Speaks at Redlands University Commencement

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After receiving an honorary doctorate, John R. Steelman speaks at the Redlands University Commencement.

John R. Steelman Speaks at Redlands University Commencement

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After receiving an honorary doctorate degree, John R. Steelman speaks at the Commencement Exercises for Redlands University, California.

Honorary Degree Awarded at Commencement Exercises at Redlands University

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John R. Steelman receives an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from Redlands University. The man on the left wearing the mortar board may be George H. Armacost, President of the University of Redlands.

John R. Steelman Awarded Honorary Degree at Commencement Exercises at Redlands University

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John R. Steelman is receiving an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from Redlands University. The man on the left wearing the mortar board may be George H. Armacost, President of the University of Redlands. Others in the background are unidentified.

J. Howard McGrath at Graduation Ceremony Receiving Medal

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Attorney General J. Howard McGrath (center) receiving a medal from an unidentified man and unidentified bishop. Attorney General McGrath spoke at the Manhattan College Convocation.

Chapman Receives Honorary Degree

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Left to right: Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, Senior Director of the United Nations Trusteeship Council; Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Ambassador of India; Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; and Dr. Mordecai Johnson, President of Howard University at Howard University. Bunche, Pandit, and Chapman received honorary Doctors of Law degrees during the commencement ceremony.

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