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Margaret Truman Preparing to Break Champagne Bottle

58-769-10
Accession Number
58-769-10
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Ships - USS Missouri - Launching; Truman - Ships - USS Missouri - Launching; Truman, Margaret - Christening - Ships - USS Missouri
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Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
From left to right, Margaret Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, Jane Tunstall Lingo, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly standing near the bow of the USS Missouri as Margaret prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne.
Date(s)
January 29, 1944