January 12, 1949

The President had meetings both on and off the record every fifteen minutes from 10:00 until 11:30. At 11:30 the President met with the National Citizens` Council on Civil Rights. They were interested in supporting the idea of a permanent Federal Commission on Civil Rights. At 12:00 the President met with the Committee on Equality and Treatment Opportunity in the Armed Services. The committee was chaired by Charles H. Fahy. It included the Secretaries of Defense, Army, Navy and Air Force. Click here for information about who was at the meeting.

At the meeting the President said "I want the job done, and I want it done in a way so that every one will be happy to cooperate and get it done." Click here for notes about the meeting.

At 12:45, President Truman flew to Pinehurst, North Carolina to visit Secretary of State George C. Marshall who was recovering from an operation. The trip was kept confidential. It was a surprise to both Secretary Marshall and members of the press.

Patrick S. 4th grade Richardson Elementary Lee's Summit, Missouri School District