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President Truman and the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town in Nebraska

99-398
Accession Number
99-398
4 1/2 x 7 1/2 Inches
Black & White
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NAID 350298391
Keywords
Clergy
Presidents
HST Keywords
Boys Town - Ref. to; Japan - General File - Ref. to; Truman - Dignitaries - Church Leaders - Flanagan, Edward J. (Father); MacArthur, Douglas - Ref. to;
People Pictured
Flanagan, Edward Joseph, 1886-1948
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town in Nebraska, reported to the President on his recent mission to Japan where he assisted the Japanese government in plans for improved child welfare programs. He said he gave the President messages of good will from General Douglas MacArthur and from the Japanese Emperor and Empress. Father Flanagan is shown here with President Truman at his desk. From: Beth Gore
Date(s)
July 11, 1947