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Military band standing on White House lawn after 1948 election

73-2788
Accession Number
73-2788
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 338956682
Keywords
Bands (Music)
Crowds
Presidential campaign, 1948
Presidential elections
Rights

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
A military band is standing on the front lawn of the White House. A large crowd is gathered in Jackson Park across the street. The crowd and band are celebrating the return of President Harry S. Truman and Vice President-elect Alben W. Barkley to Washington, D.C. after their victory in the 1948 election. All are unidentified.
Date(s)
November 5, 1948