5 October 1947 October 4, 2020 Author: Staff President Truman makes the first televised Oval Office address. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it... The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on." Samuel Goldwyn — Click here for more from Samuel Goldwyn Related posts: 6 November 1947 12 March 1947 12 March 1947 6 February 1947 6 April 1947 5 January 1949 1 October 1947 30 October 1947 3 May 1947 29 November 1947 Categories: History Tags: 1947, 5 October