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President Harry S. Truman leaves the speaker's table at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

2006-405
Accession Number
2006-405
6 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350377118
Keywords
Dinners and dining
Presidents
Speeches, addresses, etc.
HST Keywords
Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner; Truman - Addresses - Dinners - Political - Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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International News Photos

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Description
President Harry S. Truman leaves the speaker's table with the notes of his speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. The President announced that he would not seek re-election. The Chief Executive declared "I shall not be a candidate for re-election. I have served my country long and, I believe, honestly. I do not feel it is my duty to spend another four years in the White House". Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society
Date(s)
March 29, 1952