Truman and Justice Vinson Peruse the U.S. Constitution

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2005-324

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

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Short, Joseph H. and Short, Beth Campbell Papers

Keywords

Judges

Presidents

United States Constitution

HST Keywords

Constitution of the United States; Library of Congress - Ceremonies - Constitution Day; Truman - Addresses - Dedications - Library of Congress shrine; Truman - Dignitaries - Judicial - Vinson, Fred. M.

People Pictured

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953

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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

President Harry S. Truman (right) and Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson (left) look at the original document of the United States Constitution which, along with the Declaration of Independence, was permanently sealed during Constitution Day ceremonies at the Library of Congress.

Date(s)

September 17, 1951

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Truman and Justice Vinson Peruse the U.S. Constitution