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President Harry S. Truman Shakes Hands After Receiving Plaque

63-1379-20
Accession Number
63-1379-20
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348304891
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Award presentations
Awards
Naval officers
Presidential vacations
Presidents
Sailors
Submarines (Ships)
HST Keywords
Truman - Awards - Receive - Plaques; Truman - Trips - Key West - 1947
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (in white cap on left) shakes hands with unidentified military man after receiving plaque and scroll aboard the U-5213, declaring President Truman a "Qualified Submariner" after going on board the captured German submarine. Also present is Admiral William D. Leahy (foreground, left). Other sailors and officers are unidentified.
Date(s)
December 5, 1947