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President Truman Waits in a Thunderstorm for Secretary of State Acheson

93-18
Accession Number
93-18
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350879902
Keywords
Airports
Diplomats
Generals
Presidents
HST Keywords
Airports - Washington Airport; Truman - Dignitaries - Military - Air Force - Landry, Robert
People Pictured
Bruce, David Kirkpatrick Este, 1898-1977
Landry, Robert B. (Robert Broussard), 1909-2000
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Associated Press

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Description
Umbrella protocol is an impromptu affair tonight as President Harry S. Truman (center) waits in a thunderstorm at the Washington National airport for Secretary of State Dean Acheson to arrive from Honolulu, Hawaii. David K. Bruce, Under Secretary of State, has a ruffled parasol and Brig. Gen. Robert Landry, the President's Air Force Aide, a man sized model. Donor: Houston Press.
Date(s)
August 9, 1952