On September 18, 1948, President Harry S. Truman spoke before a crowd of between 75,000 and 100,000 people outside of Dexter, Iowa. Dexter was the site of the 1948 National Plowing Match. Truman was invited to speak at the event, and he made it a "whistle stop" on his railroad campaign across the United States. A written copy and video of Truman's speech are attached. Content can be used with the following standards: 2nd grade SS 2.24 Natural Resources, 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture, SS-WH 9-12.26 Iowans Influence World History and SS-US.9-12.23 Iowans Influence U.S. History. Lessons can be formed on how Iowan farmers and the agriculture environment contributed to war efforts and Truman's campaigning and speech tactics during his presidency, using the primary source speech provided. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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