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Truman on campaign stop in Mattoon, Illinois

2004-222
Accession Number
2004-222
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350375164
Keywords
First ladies
Presidential campaign trips
Presidential campaign, 1948
Presidents
Railroads
Girls
HST Keywords
Illinois - Mattoon; Trains - 1948; Truman - Campaigns - Presidential - 1948 - Illinois - Mattoon; Truman - Bess - Campaigns - 1948 - Illinois, Mattoon
People Pictured
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receiving a boutonniere from Martha Harrington (in front of Truman, back to camera) on the rear platform of his campaign train during a whistlestop in Mattoon, Illinois. First Lady Bess Wallace Truman (left) was presented with a bouquet of flowers, as was Margaret (not shown). President Truman stopped in Mattoon en route to St. Louis. Donor: Martha Harrington.
Date(s)
October 30, 1948