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President Truman announcing that Russia declared war on Japan

69-179
Accession Number
69-179
9x7.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348446965
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Journalists
Presidents
World War, 1939-1945
HST Keywords
Japan - General File; Russia - Declaration of War; Truman - Cabinet - Truman with Members - Byrnes, James; Truman - Conferences - Press - 1945
People Pictured
Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vaughan, Harry H., 1893-1981
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Credit:
John Rous
Associated Press

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (seated at desk) announces that Russia has declared war on Japan. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes is seated in the foreground, and Harry Vaughan is to the right of President Truman. Newsmen are grouped in front of the desk. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.
Date(s)
August 8, 1945