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First Lady Bess Truman Arrives at Walter Reed Hospital

93-05 (untitled)
Accession Number
93-05
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Keywords
First ladies
Hospitals
HST Keywords
Truman - Bess - Portraits; Truman - Bess - Other - Hospital Visit; Truman - Bess - Other - Walking
People Pictured
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
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Associated Press

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Description
First Lady Bess Truman exits her car arriving at the Army's Walter Reed Hospital. She has arrived to visit President Harry S. Truman. The President was admitted to the hospital after a series of tests. Tests indicated he had a mild viral infection. The First Lady wasn't sent for, but decided to take the train from Independence, Missouri to keep the President company. Donor: Houston Post.
Date(s)
July 17, 1952