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President Truman on rear platform of train in Rock Island, Illinois

2005-263
Accession Number
2005-263
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350376184
Keywords
Presidential campaign trips
Presidential campaign, 1948
Presidents
Railroads
Speeches, addresses, etc.
HST Keywords
Truman - Campaigns - Presidential - 1948 - Illinnois, Rock Island; Trains - Truman - 1948; Illinois, Rock Island
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Credit:
Rock Island Argus, IL

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman stands on the step of the rear platform of a train looking into a photographer's camera. The photo was taken in Rock Island, Illinois, during a whistlestop tour on the 1948 campaign trail. From: Niel Johnson
Date(s)
September 18, 1948