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Preller, Clement F., 1890-1958

President Harry S. Truman's Address at the Dedication of Gompers Square in Washington, D.C

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of a square in memory of union leader Samuel Gompers. The President spoke at 11:45 a.m. from a platform erected in Gompers' Square at Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW, in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Secretary of the Interior Oscar L. Chapman, who served as master of ceremonies, and to Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin. In the course of his remarks the President referred to William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. The address was broadcast. First part of speech only.

Gompers' Square Dedication

From left to right: William Green, President, American Federation of Labor; President Harry S. Truman; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Margaret Truman; Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin; and Clement F. Preller, President, Washington Central Labor Union at the dedication of Gompers' Square in Washington, D.C. Others in background unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Gompers Square Dedication

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at podium) delivers an address at the dedication of Gompers Square in Washington, D.C. Also pictured: William Green, President, American Federation of Labor (front row, second from left); Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin (front row, right); and Clement F. Preller, President, Washington Central Labor Union (third row, right of podium). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook