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Truman Speaks at Constitution Day Ceremonies at the Library of Congress

2005-320
Accession Number
2005-320
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350376314
Related Collection
Short, Joseph H. and Short, Beth Campbell Papers
Keywords
Presidents
Speeches, addresses, etc.
United States Constitution
HST Keywords
Constitution of the United States; Declaration of Independence; Library of Congress; Truman - Addresses - Dedications - Library of Congress shrine
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
Library of Congress

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Library of Congress on the 164th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. After he spoke, the President witnessed the permanent sealing of the original documents on which are written the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The other men are unidentified.
Date(s)
September 17, 1951