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October 4, 1948
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, former newsboy and Columbia University president, addressed 8,000 people including 3,500 newsboys, praising their initiative and courage as a hope for the nation's future, and received an inscribed award from them.
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PHILADELPHIA, (AP) - Newspaperboys are a great hope for the future of the nation, says General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a former carrier himself and now president of Columbia University.
Eisenhower told 8,000 persons Friday night-including 3,500 newsboys-that the boys have initiative and courage.
The boys presented the ex-army chief of staff with an award in the shape of a paperweight. On it was inscribed:
"Whose unselfish devotion to the service of his country and his fellowmen has provided the youth of the nation with an inspiring ideal and guiding example of good Americanism."
Great
Faith In American
Newsboys
PHILADELPHIA, (AP) - Newspaperboys are a great hope for the future of the nation, says General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a former carrier himself and now president of Columbia University.
Eisenhower told 8,000 persons Friday night-including 3,500 newsboys-that the boys have initiative and courage.
The boys presented the ex-army chief of staff with an award in the shape of a paperweight. On it was inscribed:
"Whose unselfish devotion to the service of his country and his fellowmen has provided the youth of the nation with an inspiring ideal and guiding example of good Americanism."
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Eisenhower
Newsboys
Philadelphia
Award
Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Friday Night
Key Persons
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Outcome
eisenhower presented with inscribed paperweight award by newsboys
Event Details
Eisenhower addressed 8,000 persons including 3,500 newsboys, stating newspaperboys are a great hope for the nation due to their initiative and courage; boys presented him with award