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President Truman Presented the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky

99-330
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99-330
5 x 8 Inches
Black & White
HST Keywords
De Seversky, Mrs. Alexander P.; Truman - Awards - Giving - Trophies -International Harmon Trophy - De Seversky, Alexander P.
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Description
President Harry S. Truman in White House ceremonies presented the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aviator, aeronautical engineer, author and authority on air strategy and tactics. The Lique Internationale Des Aviateurs awarded the trophy for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." Left to right: Mrs. De Seversky, Major De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson and President Truman.
Date(s)
June 24, 1947