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President Truman's Radio Remarks on the Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree

President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks on the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. The ceremony was broadcast nationally from the south lawn of the White House. Guy Mason, the MC, introduces the president from the White House lawn. President Truman spoke at 5:15 p.m. from Independence, MO. Back in Washington, the U.S. Marine Band plays "O Holy Night," featuring a cornet solo by Edward Masters. The Dunbar High School Girls Chorus sings, "Sleep Holy Child." The benediction is given by a reverend whose name is unintelligible.

Weesner family of Iowa

This is a photograph of the R. P. Weesner family of Dexter, Iowa. This photo was taken when President Harry S. Truman visited the National Plowing Match held in Dexter. Max Weesner is second from the left. Left to right: Lula Weesner, Max Weesner, Jack Weesner, and Rolland Weesner.

Secretary of State Acheson Hosts Indian Prime Minister Nehru for Dinner

Left to right: Indian Ambassador to the United States Vijaya Pandit, Secretary of State Dean Acheson, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Alice Acheson, and Indira Gandhi during a dinner hosted by the Achesons at Anderson House in Washington, D.C. From Album "Visit of His Excellency Jawaharlal Nehru Prime Minister of India to the United States of America."