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| Description: | President Harry S. Truman congratulating Defense Secretary James Forrestal after awarding him the Medal of Merit. The presentation was made by the President in a ceremony at the White House. Same as 59-1445-2. |
| Date: | January 27, 1948 |
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| ARC Keywords: | Award presentations; Awards; Cabinet officers; Presidents |
| HST Keywords: | Truman - Awards - Giving - Medal of Merit - Forrestal, James |
| People Pictured: | Forrestal, James, 1892-1949; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 |
| Rights: | Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission. |
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Credit: Abbie Rowe, National Park Service.
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