President Truman in Philadelphia for centennial ceremonies at Girard College

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2005-235

5x7 inches (13x18 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 350376122

Keywords

HST Keywords

Automobiles - Truman in; Colleges - Girard; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Truman - Addresses - College - Girard; Truman - Ceremonies - Centennial - Girard College; Truman - Dignitaries - Senators - Myers, Francis J.

People Pictured

Myers, Francis John, 1901-1956

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Credit:

G. Vernice Vantries

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

President Harry S. Truman stands beside a car that will take him to Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where, as guest of honor, he will attend a centennial of the founding of the College. Girard College was founded by Stephen Girard as a free boarding school for fatherless boys. Sitting in the back seat of the car is Senator Francis J. Myers. (See 59-1489-1 thru 32.) From: Todd Jermstad.

Date(s)

May 20, 1948

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President Truman in Philadelphia for centennial ceremonies at Girard College