Mr. and Mrs. Truman boarding a train

Accession Number

97-31

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 350900624

Keywords

HST Keywords

Truman - Birthday - 75th; Truman - Family - Wife - 1959; Truman, Bess - Family - HST - 1959; Trains - Truman; Negroes; Missouri - Independence - Buildings - Railroad Stations

People Pictured

Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:

Sammie Feeback

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Former President Harry S. Truman waves from the steps of a train at the depot in Independence, Missouri. Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman is in the background and an African-American porter beside him. Mr. Truman has just been surprised with a birthday cake as he and Mrs. Truman depart for New York and Washington. See photos 97-25 through 31. Includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.

Date(s)

April 26, 1959

Breadcrumb

Mr. and Mrs. Truman boarding a train