Jackson McBride at Truman Library with "Liberty Bell Brigade" Truck

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2004-255

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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Keywords

Automobiles

Flags

Presidential libraries

HST Keywords

Hawaii - Ref. to; Liberty Bell - Replica; Truman Library - Exterior - North entrance; Truman - Library - Visitors - Individuals - McBride, Jackson

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Orville B. Dove

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Jackson McBride of Honolulu, Hawaii, holds an American flag with 50 stars while standing on the "Liberty Bell Brigade" truck, parked at the north entrance to the Truman Library. The truck carries a replica of the Liberty Bell and a sign which reads: "It tolls for thee. Hawaii's Liberty Bell. Help free our statehood bill. Write, wire, call your congressman." McBride is stumping for statehood from the coast to Washington, D.C. From: Anne L. Hayes

Date(s)

July 28, 1958

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Jackson McBride at Truman Library with "Liberty Bell Brigade" Truck