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Roosevelt, Eleanor Butler, 1889-1960

Continuation of KCMO Broadcast of Truman Library Dedication

Conclusion of dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library. This recording includes MC Basil O'Connor turning the deed to the Truman Library to the US Government, and Administrator of General Services Administration Franklin G. Floete's remarks upon acceptance. In his remarks, Floete conveys President Eisenhower's message. Former president Harry S. Truman introduces former president Herbert Hoover and former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Mr. Truman gives brief remarks as he conveys the Truman Papers and Artifacts to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.

President Harry S. Truman with Theodore Roosevelt III

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Theodore Roosevelt III, Col. J. Callan O'Laughlin, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, and Theodore Roosevelt IV at the White House. Mrs. Roosevelt, wife of the late General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., presents special set of 32 poster stamps to President Truman, commemorating the career of General Roosevelt, Jr. Colonel O'Laughlin is the publisher of the Army and Navy Journal. Similar to 68-1263.