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President Harry S. Truman opened the 1950 baseball season in Washington

2006-370
Accession Number
2006-370
4.5 x 6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350377048
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Baseball
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Sports - Baseball - 1950
People Pictured
Landry, Robert B. (Robert Broussard), 1909-2000
Mack, Connie, 1862-1956
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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International News Photos

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Description
President Harry S. Truman, second from the left, is shown throwing out the first ball to open the 1950 season in Washington. The President's Air Force Aide, Brigadier General Robert B. Landry (in uniform) is shown in the center with Connie Mack, manager of the Washington Senators, on the right (partially obscured). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society
Date(s)
April 18, 1950