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President Harry S. Truman greets Col. L. Curtis Tiernan at Potsdam

2003-145
Accession Number
2003-145
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350296939
Keywords
Chaplains, Military
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidents
HST Keywords
Potsdam - Berlin; Truman - Autographs - Photo - Copy of Signature; Truman - Potsdam - Berlin
People Pictured
Tiernan, L. Curtis, 1884-1960
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
President Harry S. Truman greets Col. L. Curtis Tiernan, Chaplain to U. S. forces in the European Theatre, and some of the soldiers who also attended Catholic services held in the U. S. Compound of the Berlin conference area. Col. Tiernan was Chaplain of President Truman's World War I unit. The photo is autographed (copy) as follows: "Highest regards to my favorite Chaplain, Col. L. Curtis Tiernan, Harry S. Truman." (Similar to 66-3451, 64-48, and 63-1455-48). From: Jack Denzer.
Date(s)
July 22, 1945