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Sign at the Truman Bridge across the Elbe River

2003-149
Accession Number
2003-149
3-1/2x5 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350296943
Keywords
Bridges
Presidential namesakes
World War, 1939-1945
HST Keywords
Germany - Berlin; Truman - Namesakes - Truman Bridge - Elbe River; World War II - Truman Bridge - Elbe River
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Credit:
Garland S. Dillon

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Snapshot of a sign at the site of the Truman Bridge (floating pontoon) that U. S. Forces established across the Elba River during World War II. The sign reads "Truman Bridge - Gateway to Berlin over the Elbe, Courtesy 83rd Thunderbolt Division." The bridge was completed and first used the day President Truman was sworn in, April 12, 1945. The camera and film were confiscated from a German officer who had been captured on the other side of the river. From: LTC Garland S. Dillon USAR RTD.
Date(s)
April 1975