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Colonna, Jerry, 1904-1986

President Truman's Radio Remarks on the 10th Anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis

President Harry S. Truman's radio remarks on the 10th Anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, on Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday. The remarks were broadcast from the White House at 11:50 p.m. and were part of a larger program to raise money for the March of Dimes broadcast on NBC. Celebrities participate from Hollywood in the program. Margaret O'Brien serves as the MC of the show. Judy Canova sings "I'm So Glad That This is '48." Eddie Cantor and James Cagney do a dramatization of a fairy tale about two dimes.

Live Performance by the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS)

Performers on stage for an Armed Forces Radio Service Command Performance of "Dick Tracy in B-Flat" from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Standing in the front row, from left to right: actor Frank Morgan; actress and singer Judy Garland; singer Patty Andrews; actress, singer, and comedian Cass Daley; singer and actress Dinah Shore; actor and comedian Bob Hope; actor and comedian Jerry Colonna; actor and comedian Jimmy Durante; and actor and singer Frank Sinatra. All others are unidentified.

Ohio Drive Dedication

An unidentified woman (behind podium) sings the National Anthem for the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial in Washington, D. C. Pictured: Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (first row, left and second from left); Jerry Colonna (fourth from right); and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (third from right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Ohio Drive Dedication

A ribbon cutting ceremony at the Ohio Drive dedication during National Capital Sesquicentennial events in Washington, D. C. Pictured: Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (behind woman in hat); Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (behind podium); and entertainer Jerry Colonna (far right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Ohio Drive Dedication

Jerry Colonna gives a speech at the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial. Also pictured: Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second and third from left); and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (right of podium). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook