September 30, 1948
Truman begins his day in Mount Vernon, Illinois with a 7:40 a.m. speech from the rear platform of his train. He continues on to West Frankfort, Illinois for 8:55 a.m. remarks at a wreath laying ceremony to recognize those who had died serving their country. Next he visits Herrin, Illinois for a speech focusing on the strengths of the Democratic party and their efforts to save the farm programs. He then proceeds to Carbondale, Illinois for an address at the University of Southern, Illinois at 10:15 a.m. Next he goes to Marion, Illinois where he speaks at the Veterana Hospital at 11:00 a.m.
He also gives another short speech in Marion at 11:12 a.m. He then travels to Eldorado, Illinois for a 12:10 p.m. talk urging " Illinois to come back into the fold and go Democratic, as it should". Here he is stump speaking for Paul Douglas and John Upchurch for Congress. On to Carmi, Illinois for rear platform remarks at 1:05 p.m. On to Mount Vernon, Indiana for another set of rear platform remarks at 2:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., Truman speaks at the Courthouse in Evansville, Indiana. Truman begins his 3:55 rear platform remarks in Henderson, Kentucky and his 4:50 remarks in Owensboro, Kentucky by apologizing for being late. Once again he focuses his speech on the plight of the farmers. Next he travels to Hawesville, Kentucky speaking at 5:30 p.m. He continues on to Irvington, Kentucky at 6:40 p.m. for another brief talk.
He concludes his day with a radio address in Louisville, Kentucky at 9:55 p.m. at the Opening of the Nationwide Community Chest Campaigns. Here is a brief excerpt from that speech:
" The Community Chests of America are a practical demonstration of the democratic faith we profess. They both serve and are served by people from all ranks. Red Feather services are available to everyone, regardless of race, creed, or political belief. The civic-spirited citizens who work without pay as leaders and trustees of the Red Feather services as a cross-section of their communities. Business, labor, the professions, religious and racial groups are all included. The Red Feather campaign volunteers come from all walks of life....................."when the people of a country like ours---free to act selfishly in their own interest---choose to act unselfishly in the common interest---this is democracy at its best. In this campaign let us live up fully to the Red Feather slogan: " Everybody gives---everybody benefits."
Truman was an energetic 64 year old man at the time he was following this hectic schedule!
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