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Former President Truman at dedication of the National Guard Memorial Building

2006-32
Accession Number
2006-32
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350376978
Related Collection
Meisburger, Edward P. Papers
Keywords
Dedications (Monuments, etc.)
Ex-presidents
Friends and associates
Veterans
HST Keywords
Truman - Ceremonies - Dedications - Post Presidential - National Guard Memorial; Truman - Veterans (with); National Guard Memorial - Washington, D.C.; 35th Division - 129th F.A. - Battery "D"; Downey, Cpl. Ed P.; Kunz, Cpl. Frank F.;
People Pictured
Meisburger, Edward P., 1895-1979
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
Former President Harry S. Truman poses with four veterans of World War I who served in the 129th Field Artillery Battalion under the command of Truman when he was a captain. They are shown at the dedication of a $2 million National Guard Memorial Building in Washington, D.C. Left to right are: Sgt. Eddie Meisburger; Cpl. Ed P. Downey; Truman; Cpl. Frank F. Kunz; and Col. Arthur H. Bell, all from Kansas City, Missouri. (See 66-8429.)
Date(s)
May 3, 1959