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Photo of Dr. Karl T. Compton, President of MIT, testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee

99-258
Accession Number
99-258
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298229
Keywords
Legislators
Military education
Presidential advisors
Universities and colleges
People Pictured
Compton, K. T. (Karl Taylor), 1887-1954
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Dr. Karl T. Compton, President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and head of President Truman's Commission on Universal Training, warned Senators today that "time is running out" and urged that Congress approve universal military training this year. He testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
March 22, 1948