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President Truman Shaking Hands with Eagle Scout in Caruthersville, Missouri

99-618
Accession Number
99-618
6 x 8 Inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350298685
Keywords
Awards
Boy Scouts
Hotels
Presidents
Youth
Fairs
HST Keywords
American Legion Fair; Hotels - Majestic Hotel; Missouri - Cities - Caruthersville; Truman - Awards - Giving - Eagle Scout Award
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Credit:
Harris & Ewing

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Photo of President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with Bobby Joplin, 14, after awarding him the Eagle Scout Badge at breakfast ceremonies in the Majestic Hotel, Caruthersville, Missouri, where the President went to attend an American Legion Fair on October 7th. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
October 8, 1945