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Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) [Harry Truman]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00162.20 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph signed Date: circa 1950 Pagination: 1 photograph : col. ; 32.3 x 26.1 cm. Order a Copy

Depicts Truman at his desk reading the Bible, facing toward his right. Signed and inscribed "Kindest regards to Nathan Josselson. Harry Truman" on the mat below the picture. Outermost mat has a gold border around the picture opening.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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