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Vietta Garr attending one of 66 parties for former President Truman's 75th birthday

95-119-01
Accession Number
95-119-01
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348291552
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers Post-Presidential Papers
Keywords
African Americans
Birthdays
Friends and associates
HST Keywords
Negroes; Truman - Birthday - 75th
People Pictured
Garr, Vietta, 1896-1973
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Credit:
Bill Humphrey
Kansas City Star

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Former President Harry S. Truman's 75th Birthday was marked by 66 parties held in cities across the country. Sixteen of them were linked by closed circuit TV from New York City, where Mr. Truman was. This photo shows the Truman's longtime cook, Vietta Garr (left) and an unidentified African American lady in attendance.
Date(s)
May 8, 1959