D-Day Advance Agent Honored by President Harry S. Truman

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2014-3997

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Armed forces officers

Presidents

World War, 1939-1945

People Pictured

Donovan, William J. (William Joseph), 1883-1959

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Laussucq, Henri, 1882-1947

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Associated Press

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

President Harry S. Truman (left) talks with Henry Laussucq, 62-year-old Pittsburgh artist (right), during an interview at the White House. Also present is Major General William J. Donovan (center), Office of Strategic Services chief for whom Laussucq operated as advance underground agent in France in preparation for D-Day. The President gave Laussucq his personal congratulations on a job well done.

Date(s)

September 13, 1945

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D-Day Advance Agent Honored by President Harry S. Truman