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Harry S. Truman giving a speech to Congress

59-1397-2
Accession Number
59-1397-2
7.75x7.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348260473
Keywords
Legislators
Presidents
Speeches, addresses, etc.
HST Keywords
Truman - Dignitaries - Congress – Leaders; Truman - Addresses - Congress - 80th
People Pictured
Martin, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1884-1968
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vandenberg, Arthur H. (Arthur Hendrick), 1884-1951
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (left) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.
Date(s)
November 17, 1947