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President Harry S. Truman Lays Wreath on Statue

64-189-01
Accession Number
64-189-01
8.5x6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 343790547
Keywords
Labor unions
Presidential campaign trips
Presidential campaign, 1948
Presidents
Statues
Wreath laying ceremonies
HST Keywords
Truman - Ceremonies - Memorial - 1948;Truman - Gifts - Other
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Credit:
Al Muto
International News Photos

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman made a one-day campaign trip through Pennsylvania, and made this stop in Scranton. In this photo he lays a wreath on the statue of the late John Mitchell who was at one time President of the United Mine Workers Union. The men off to the left are unnamed coal miners. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.
Date(s)
October 23, 1948