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A photo of President Truman wearing a Shrine Fez presented by the Imperial Potentate of San Francisco

97-2179
Accession Number
97-2179
Black & White
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NAID 350900282
Keywords
Freemasonry
Presidents
Fraternal organizations
HST Keywords
Truman - Clothing - Hats and Caps - Fez; Truman - Gifts - Other - Shrine Fez; Truman - Masonic - General file; Truman - Portraits - office - Desk
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Credit:
Marie Hansen
Life Magazine

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Wearing a Shrine Fez presented to him by the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of San Francisco, President Truman in a joyful mood models his new desk gadget for photographers. A "Scram", "yes" and "no" on the sides of the triangle are designed to indicate his attitude. Shown with him are members of the Kansas City, Missouri Ararat Shrine Temple. This is a 11 x 11 photo of superior quality.
Date(s)
September 5, 1945