Harry S. Truman Gets a Hug From Tallulah Bankhead

Accession Number

93-270

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 350878720

Keywords

HST Keywords

Truman - Banquets - Luncheons - Democratic Luncheon; Truman - Dignitaries - Entertainers - Bankhead, Tallulah; Truman - Trips - Other - Post-Presidential - Washington, D.C.

People Pictured

Bankhead, Tallulah, 1902-1968

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Associated Press

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Washington, D.C. Former President Harry S. Truman gets a hug from an old friend, actress Tallulah Bankhead, as a Democratic luncheon today. Miss Bankhead had just finished a speech before the Democratic gathering when she rushed over to give Truman a hug and a "Hi, darling" greeting. The former president came to Washington for a series of party events. From: Houston Post.

Date(s)

October 17, 1958

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Harry S. Truman Gets a Hug From Tallulah Bankhead