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President Harry S. Truman Receives New Telegraph Key

2014-3995
Accession Number
2014-3995
9x7 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348667875
Keywords
Gifts
Presidents
Telegraph
HST Keywords
Truman - Gifts - Other - Key
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Williams, Albert N. (Albert Nathaniel), 1888-1961
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Associated Press

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (left) receives a new telegraph key, to be used for absentee opening of distant expositions, celebrations, bridges and such from the White House, during presentation by A. N. Williams (right) President of Western Union Telegraph Company. Donor: Clinton A. Brown
Date(s)
September 12, 1945