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President Harry S. Truman Shakes Hands with General Dwight Eisenhower

63-1499-12
Accession Number
63-1499-12
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348307875
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Award presentations
Awards
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Awards - Giving - Distinguished Service Medal-Cross; Truman - Dignitaries - Military - Army - Eisenhower, Dwight
People Pictured
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Eisenhower, Mamie Doud, 1896-1979
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Credit:
Life Magazine

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) after decorating him with the Distinguished Service Medal. Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (left) and a cheering crowd observe. This photograph is from the album "Mr. President, His Family and Friends."
Date(s)
June 18, 1945