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President Harry S. Truman Receives Honorary Degree

2015-2236
Accession Number
2015-2236
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350896348
Related Collection
Landry, Robert B. Papers
Keywords
Presidential vacations
Presidents
Universities and colleges
HST Keywords
Truman - Awards - Receive - Honorary Degrees
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Holt, Hamilton, 1872-1951
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U.S. Navy

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (right) receives the honorary degree in "Doctorate of Humanities" from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. He attended the graduation ceremonies while on vacation in Key West. Dr. Hamilton Holt, President of the College, is handing President Truman his degree. Others in the background are unidentified.
Date(s)
March 8, 1949