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President Harry S. Truman and Clark Griffith prior to opening 1949 baseball season

2006-362
Accession Number
2006-362
3 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350377030
Keywords
Baseball
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Sports - Baseball - 1949
People Pictured
Griffith, Clark (Clark Calvin), 1869-1955
Mack, Connie, 1862-1956
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Associated Press

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Description
Clark Griffith, president of the Washington Senators, gives President Harry S. Truman a pitching lesson just before the Chief Executive tossed the first ball to open the baseball season. Left to right: President Truman, Connie Mack and Clark Griffith. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.
Date(s)
April 19, 1949