President Harry S. Truman Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Kansas City

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63-1499-25

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Presidents

Universities and colleges

HST Keywords

Truman - Addresses - Colleges - University Of Kansas City; Truman - Awards - Receive - Honorary Degrees - University of Kansas City; Universities - University Of Kansas City

People Pictured

Decker, Clarence R. (Clarence Raymond), 1904-1969

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Life Magazine

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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President Harry S Truman (foreground, left) is receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. Walking next to President Truman is president of the university, Dr. Clarence Decker. All other people are unidentified. This photograph is from the album "Mr. President, His Family and Friends."

Date(s)

June 28, 1945

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President Harry S. Truman Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Kansas City