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President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley Arrive in Washington, D.C

96-135
Accession Number
96-135
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350879564
Related Collection
Ross, Charles G. Papers
Keywords
Elections
Presidential elections
Presidents
Vice-Presidents
HST Keywords
Automobiles - Truman in; Truman - Campaigns - Presidential - 1948 - District of Columbia
People Pictured
Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
McGrath, J. Howard (James Howard), 1903-1966
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (waving hat) and Vice-President Alben Barkley ride in the car during a motorcade during arrival in Washington, D. C. after winning the election. Seated between them is Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath. All others are unidentified. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.
Date(s)
November 5, 1948