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President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman Leave for Independence

64-143
Accession Number
64-143
8.5x6.75 inches
Black & White
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NAID 343789469
Keywords
First ladies
Legislators
Presidential trips
Presidents
Railroads
HST Keywords
Trains - Truman Aboard; Truman - Trips - Missouri - Independence; Truman - Bess - Trips - Independence
People Pictured
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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International News Photos

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman are standing on the back of the train as they leave for Independence, Missouri to go and vote. Joining them on the train is Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (right).
Date(s)
October 31, 1946