Former President Truman shakes hands with Captain McGaha in Cosby, Tennessee

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2005-357

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 350376394

Keywords

HST Keywords

McGaha, Mrs. Charles; McSween, Donald M. - Ref. to; Ramp festival; Tennessee - Cities - Cosby; Truman - Dignitaries - Governors (with) - Clement, Frank G.; Truman - Trips - Other - Post Presidential - Tennessee, Cosby

People Pictured

Clement, Frank Goad, 1920-1969

McGaha, Charles L., 1914-1984

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Credit:

John S. Stroud

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

During a press conference held on the porch of State Employment Security Commissioner Donald M. McSween's "Bonnie Brae Cabin" in Cosby, Tennessee, former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Captain Charles L. McGaha. Captain McGaha is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, while Ms. McGaha (right), Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement (left) and members of the press look on. Mr. Truman traveled to Cosby to speak at the Ramp Festival. (See 72-1121 to 1187.) From: John S. Stroud.

Date(s)

April 24, 1955

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Former President Truman shakes hands with Captain McGaha in Cosby, Tennessee