President Truman Receives an Award in Harlem

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93-44-02

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New York - Truman Visits To; Truman - Awards - Receive - Medals - Harlem Ministers; Truman - Campaigns - 1952; Truman - Dignitaries - Church Leaders - Johnson, C. Asapansa

People Pictured

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Description

President Harry S. Truman smiles as he receives the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Brotherhood Medal from Dr. Comna Asapansa-Johnson, master of ceremonies for his presidential appearance at Dorrance Brooks Park in Harlem. The high point of President Truman's campaign tour was a major address on civil rights in the heart of New York's African American community. The meeting was sponsored by the Interdenominational Minister's Alliance of Greater New York. From: Houston Post.

Date(s)

October 11, 1952

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President Truman Receives an Award in Harlem