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Truman shakes hands with child at victory rally, Jackson County Courthouse

2004-287 (untitled)
Accession Number
2004-287
6.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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Keywords
Children
Crowds
Presidential campaign, 1948
Presidents
HST Keywords
Missouri - Cities - Independence - Truman and friends; Truman - Trips - Missouri - Independence
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description

President Harry S. Truman bends down to shake hands with two-year-old Walter S. Hummel of Independence, Missouri, upon the President's arrival at the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence to be the guest of honor at a victory rally staged by his fellow townsmen. From: Walter Hummel.

Date(s)
November 3, 1948