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President Harry S. Truman Signs a Baseball

64-58-03
Accession Number
64-58-03
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White

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Description

President Harry S. Truman (left) signs a baseball for an unidentified young fan at the Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns baseball game. Admiral William Leahy (center) is also present. Seated behind President Truman is William Hassett, and behind him is Senator Alben Barkley. Seated two rows behind Admiral Leahy is Senator Arthur Vandenburg, and behind Mr. Vandenburg is Attorney General Tom Clark. All others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, Vol. 1.

Date(s)
September 8, 1945