President Harry Truman addresses youth at Columbia Scholastic Press Association luncheon

In New York, 3,000 student editors gather to cover President Truman, who interrupts his vacation to address them, emphasizing their role in the future of the republic. Truman humorously reflects on his own journey, warning that they might end up in the White House, which he describes as a wonderful experience despite its challenges.

What event are the student editors in New York covering?

• A local sports event

• The President of the United States

• A Broadway show

• A scientific conference

Why does President Truman address the student journalists?

• To announce a new policy

• To discuss his vacation plans

• To emphasize their importance to the future of the republic

• To invite them to the White House

Where was President Truman when he decided to speak to the student journalists?

• In New York

• On a Florida vacation

• At a press conference

• In Washington D.C.

What humorous warning does Truman give to the students?

• They could become journalists

• They might have to move to Florida

• They could become the President

• They might end up as famous actors

What does Truman say about living in the White House?

• It's a boring experience

• It's an easy job

• It's a wonderful experience despite its troubles

• It's a terrible experience