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President Truman with Third Infantry Regiment

2004-188
Accession Number
2004-188
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350375086
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers Post-Presidential Papers
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Award presentations
Awards
Presidents
HST Keywords
Armed Services - Army - Units - Third Infantry Regiment; Baton - Presidential; Truman - Awards - Giving - Various - Presidential Baton
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
In a ceremony at the White House, President Harry S. Truman presents a baton to the Third Infantry Regiment, the oldest organization of its kind in the Army, members of which make up the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D. C. Col. William W. Jenna (on Truman's left), Commanding Officer, receives the baton, which was make of 136-year-old pine taken from the White House during the renovation.
Date(s)
April 10, 1952