Truman at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Accession Number

73-3532

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 338958278

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Keywords

Cabinet officers

Presidents

Tanks (Military science)

Ordnance testing

Proving grounds

HST Keywords

Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Ground; Truman - Ceremonies - Military Reviews - Aberdeen Proving Ground; Truman - Trips - Other - Presidential - Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Ground

People Pictured

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Pace, Frank, 1912-1988

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 (standing on the ground, looking up at camera) and other unidentified persons standing next to a T-41 "Walker Bulldog" tank, named after the late General Walton Walker, during a visit to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Standing on the stepladder is Secretary of the Army Frank Pace. All others are unidentified.

Date(s)

February 17, 1951

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Truman at Aberdeen Proving Ground