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Truman receives Honorary Doctor of Law degree at Baylor University

2005-211
Accession Number
2005-211
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Gooch, Dr.; Truman - Awards - Receive - Honorary Degrees - Baylor University; Truman - Trips - Other - Presidential - Texas, Waco; Universities - Baylor
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (standing behind podium) is awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, by Pat Neff, President (right). Behind Mr. Truman, on his right, is Dr. Gooch, Trustee. Seated on the front row, left is Admiral William D. Leahy. The others are unidentified. Mr. Truman is scheduled to address the nation after receiving the degree. From: Cyril Clemens, Editor, Mark Twain Journal, Kirkwood, Missouri
Date(s)
March 6, 1947