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Bess Truman, Perle Mesta and Margaret Truman aboard the S. S. America

2006-365
Accession Number
2006-365
6 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350377036
Keywords
Ambassadors
Children of presidents
First ladies
Ships
HST Keywords
Ships - S. S. America; Truman - Bess - Family - Margaret; Truman - Bess - Individuals (with) - Mesta, Perle; Truman - Margaret - Family - Bess (with); Truman - Margaret - Friends - Individuals - Mesta, Perle
People Pictured
Mesta, Perle, ca. 1890-1975
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Truman, Margaret (Mary Margaret), 1924-2008
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International News Photos

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Description
Mrs. Perle Mesta is shown shaking hands with Mrs. Bess Truman, on the left, and Margaret Truman, on the right, as she leaves on the S. S. America enroute to Luxembourg where she will serve as U. S. Ambassador. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society
Date(s)
August 16, 1949