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This White House lunch and dinner menu is a result of the first televised presidential address on October 5, 1947, where President Truman talked about the world food crisis. He asked citizens to conserve food so that more grain could be sent to starving people in Europe. Peop...

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Thuraday
October 16
1947
LUNCHEON
Mot Bouillem
Melon Ring Salnd
(Filled with Bing Cherries)
Melbm Toast
Half Grepefruit
DINIEER
Minted Orange Cup
Broiled Lanb Chope
Buttered Pens
Buttered Carrote
Curled Gelery
Assorted Olives
Baked Applee country)

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