Daily Appointment Sheet for President Harry S. Truman

Monday, September 26, 1949: 10.00 an Senator Dennis Chaves, N. Mex. <<.3. 10.15 am The President signed H. R. 1211, The Reciprocal Trade Bill, An Act "To extend the authority of the President under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended and for other purposes." The following attended: Honorable Cordell Hull The Vice President Senator Scott W. Lucas, Ill. Senator Walter F. deorge, Ga. Senator Tom Connally, Texas The Speaker Congressman Robert L. Doughton, N. C. Congressman Jere Cooper, Tenn. Under Secretary of State Honorable Oscar B. Ryder 10.45 are Mr. Sid Richardson (oil man from Texas - wishes to pay respects - requested by the Speaker) 11.00 am Mrs. Oifford Pinchot Pinchot originally asked for this early in September, stating she had a point which she believed to be of real importance in connection with present situation in Greece; was given appointment and then wrote to say she wanted to check on accuracy of her information. Now asking for appointment again) 11.15 am The President received the first Forget-me-not opening the Drive of the Disabled American Veterans. The following were present: David Brown, National Commander Vivian Corbely, National Adjutant Gicero Hogan, National Director of Claims Frank Sullivan, National Legislative Officer William Slattery, Department Commander Danald Dunn, Chairman Forget-me-not Drive Earl Hendricks, Jr., Vice Chairman Patrick MeCinnis, Vice Chairman (The President opened their drive in 19h7) 11.30 am (Admiral Richard L. Connolly, Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic) (Admiral Dennison arranged this and will bring him in OFF RECORD)