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President Truman awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Sidney Souers

96-985
Accession Number
96-985
9-1/2x13 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350878082
Related Collection
Souers, Sidney W. Papers
Keywords
Awards
Medals
Naval officers
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Autographs - Photograph Signed - Authentic Signature; Truman - Awards - Giving - Distinguished Service Medal
People Pictured
Souers, Sidney W. (Sidney William), 1892-1973
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
Paul Begley
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Truman awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney W. Souers for exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States, July 1944 to November 1952. On the verso of the photographed is attached an autographed card reading, "To my good friend Sidney Souers with many thanks and great appreciation of his efficient service Harry S. Truman White House, Dec. 1, 1952." From: Sidney W. Souers Papers.
Date(s)
December 1, 1952