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Truman and Justice Vinson at Constitution Day ceremonies at Library of Congress

2005-321
Accession Number
2005-321
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350376316
Related Collection
Short, Joseph H. and Short, Beth Campbell Papers
Keywords
Judges
Legislators
Presidents
United States Constitution
HST Keywords
Constitution of the United States; Declaration of Independence; Library of Congress shrine; Truman - Addresses - Dedications - Library of Congress shrine; Truman - Dignitaries - Judicial - Vinson, Fred M.
People Pictured
Green, Theodore Francis, 1867-1966
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
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Library of Congress

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson (third from left) stands behind the podium with President Harry S. Truman (second from right) prior to speaking at Constitution Day ceremonies at the Library of Congress. Afterwards, the original documents on which are written the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are to be permanently sealed. Standing next to President Truman is Senator Theodore Francis Green of Rhode Island (right). The other individuals are unidentified.

Date(s)
September 17, 1951