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Harry S. Truman giving a speech to Congress

59-1397-9
Accession Number
59-1397-9
8.25x6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348260487
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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International News Photos

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (back to viewer) shaking hands with President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (left) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin (right) after giving a speech to Congress. In his address to Congress, President Truman asked for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.
Date(s)
November 17, 1947