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Liberty Bell Brigade truck at Truman Library

2004-257
Accession Number
2004-257
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Hawaii - Ref. to; Liberty Bell - Replica; Missouri - Cities - Independence; Truman Library - Exterior - North entrance; Truman - Library - Visitors - Individuals - McBride, Jackson
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Jackson McBride, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Liberty Bell Brigade truck parked at the north entrance to the Harry S. Truman Library, with an Independence, Missouri police motorcycle escort. 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