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Truman celebrates 21st anniversary of March of Dimes at Truman Library

2004-285
Accession Number
2004-285
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350375302
Keywords
Children
Ex-presidents
Fund raising
Presidential libraries
HST Keywords
March of Dimes; Truman - Autographs - Photograph Signed - Authentic Signature; Truman - Ceremonies - Fund Drives - March of Dimes; Truman - Library - Visitors - Groups - March of Dimes
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description
Former President Harry S. Truman helps handicapped youngsters blow out the candles of a birthday cake marking the 21st anniversary of the March of Dimes. The ceremony took place at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo., on Jan. 21, 1959. The children are Danny Foster, 7 (left, sitting); John Campbell, 15 (left, standing), both of Kansas City, and Terry Sartwell, 9, of Independence. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 1-21-59. Donor: C.R. Huston, Chairman, Jackson County Chapter of The National Foundation, Inc., 1959 March of Dimes, 925 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Date(s)
January 21, 1959