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Four separate head and shoulder views of former President Harry S. Truman denying he would accept a nomination for President under any condition

2006-438
Accession Number
2006-438
6 x 8 1/2 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350377188
Keywords
Ex-presidents
Portraits
Presidential candidates
HST Keywords
Truman - Portraits - Wire photos
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
Former President Harry S. Truman scotched all speculation about his Presidential possibilities. He denied he would accept a nomination under any condition. The former chief executive gave several reasons for his decision, four of which are quoted with expressive studies of Mr. Truman. Top left: "Emphatically I am through". Top right: "The presidency is a killing job. It's killed more than one man. I could name half a dozen". Bottom left: "It needs a young and vigorous man. I've put in 40 years in public office. I'm just a retired has-been". Bottom right: If the convention were deadlocked and he was drafted, Mr. Truman said: "I would quote General Sherman "If nominated I will not accept; if elected I will not serve". Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society
Date(s)
February 1, 1956