Memorials
Dr. Henry G. Bennett: Interview, Speech, and Memorial Service
This recording is a compilation of three items related to Dr. Henry G. Bennett, president of Oklahoma A&M and director of the Point Four program. Part 1: Gene Shipley, farm reporter for WIBW news, interviews Dr. Bennett in Stillwater, OK. Dr. Bennett speaks on the post-World War II status of Oklahoma A & M College and its welcoming of military veterans as students. He gives many details about the campus, housing, curriculum, and student population. This interview lasts 8:30. Part 2: Dr. Bennett is heard speaking to the alumni of A & M College about the status of the college.
President Truman's Remarks at the Dedication of a Memorial Plaque Honoring Pvt. Leslie Coffelt
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the dedication of a Memorial Plaque honoring Pvt. Leslie Coffelt. The President spoke at 12:40 p.m. at the Blair House in Washington. In his opening words he referred to Capt. Russell B. Wine, U.S. Army, national president of the National Sojourners. Private Coffelt, a member of the White House Police, was killed during the assassination attempt on the President on November 1, 1950. The plaque was presented by the National Sojourners, a patriotic military Masonic organization. Private Coffelt was a Mason.
Photo of an inscribed rock marking the site of speeches by Douglas and Lincoln
11x14 photo showing a rock inscribed with the words "Site of Speeches by Douglas and Lincoln, September 30 - Oct. 4, 1858" in Springfield, Illinois.
Eddie Jacobson Memorial Chapel Plaque
A photo of the Eddie Jacobson Memorial Chapel plaque. It reads "Eddie Jacobson endeared himself to his friends and neighbors of every faith; served his country during war; held his friendships inviolate; gave of his time and funds unstintingly; and fervently persevered to make the state of Israel a reality. He helped to make possible a haven for persecuted Jews throughout the world." This is similar to 66-150. Mr. Jacobson was a good friend of President Truman.
Visitors at the U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Unidentified visitors at the U.S.S. Maine Memorial.
Dedication of the James Forrestal Memorial at the Pentagon
Men representing each branch of the military services salute as the national anthem is played during ceremonies to dedicate a bust and plaque at the mall entrance of the Pentagon in honor of the late James Forrestal, First Secretary of Defense, 1947-1949.