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Truman Signs P.L. 82-21 Surrounded by Legislation Supporters

2013-3050
Accession Number
2013-3050
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348540388
Related Collection
O'Neal, Emmet Papers
Keywords
Ambassadors
Legislation
Legislators
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Signing - Documents - Philippine Veterans Bill
People Pictured
Elizalde, J. M. (Joaquin Miguel), 1896-1965
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Cinco, Atilano
Magsaysay, Ramon, 1907-1957
O'Neal, Emmet, 1887-1967
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (seated) signing Public Law 82-21 which authorized funeral and burial benefits, including burial flags, for Commonwealth Army veterans residing in the Philippines. Behind the President are supporters of the legislation comprised of members of the Philippine government including Philippine Ambassador J.M. Elizalde (third from left) and Philippine Representatives Atilano Cinco and Ramon Magsaysay (second and third from right). Standing center is American Ambassador Emmet O'Neal. Others are unidentified.
Date(s)
July 1, 1948