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Truman and Gallegos on Train in Bolivar, Missouri

73-2717
Accession Number
73-2717
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 338956540
Keywords
First ladies
Presidential trips
Presidents
Railroads
Visitors, Foreign
Visits of state
HST Keywords
Missouri - Cities - Bolivar; Truman - Ceremonies - Dedications - Presidency; Truman - Dignitaries - Foreign - Others; Truman - Trips - Missouri
People Pictured
Gallegos, Romulo, 1884-1969
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela, Mrs. Gallegos, and First Lady Bess W. Truman standing on the rear platform of the presidential train, Bolivar, Missouri. A crowd is gathered behind the train. President Truman dedicated a statue to Simon Bolivar during his visit.
Date(s)
July 5, 1948