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Truman Guiding the Laying of the Cornerstone

73-3327
Accession Number
73-3327
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 338957824
Keywords
Dedications (Monuments, etc.)
Judges
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Ceremonies - Dedications - Presidency
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Laws, Bolitha (Bolitha James), 1891-1958
Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (center) helping to guide the laying of the cornerstone for the new United States Courthouse for the District of Columbia. On the left is Justice Fred M. Vinson, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. On the right is Judge Bolitha Laws, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the District of Columbia. All others are unidentified.
Date(s)
June 27, 1950