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President Truman shaking hands with Alexander De Seversky

59-1280
Accession Number
59-1280
8.5x6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348260153
Keywords
Presidents
Cabinet officers
Award presentations
HST Keywords
Truman – Awards – Giving – Trophies - Harmon International Trophy; Harmon International Trophy
People Pictured
De Seversky, Alexander P. (Alexander Procofieff), 1894-1974
De Seversky, Evelyn O., 1907-1967
Patterson, Robert Porter, 1891-1952
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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International News Photos

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Description
In ceremonies on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman awarded the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aeronautical engineer. The Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs awarded the trophy to De Seversky for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, and unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." From left to right: Mrs. Evelyn De Seversky, Major Alexander De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert Patterson, and President Harry S. Truman.
Date(s)
June 24, 1947