Special Audiences

Mr. Truman talked to special groups of people. One of his speeches was to women on Democratic Women's Day, September 27, 1948.

"I have said that you are the housewives of our Nation. You are the mothers, too. I am a parent, and I can understand your feelings that your children must have the best education available. Education will bring them the skills and the knowledge which will enable them to lead useful and happy lives.

The Democratic party advocates Federal aid for education administered by the states. We insist upon the right of every child to obtain a good education, no matter what his color, no matter where he lives, or what the economic status of his parents may b e. We fought for the appropriation of three hundred million dollars as a beginning of Federal aid to education. The Republican 80th Congress ignored my request.

Women hold the balance of power in this election. You women of America have a million and a half more potential votes than men. I am confident that you will use this power to bring about a secure and good future for yourselves and your families. Only thr ough the Democratic Party can you reach this goal. I know that you will put faith in our Party, and return it to full power on the first Tuesday in November."

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