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President Truman signs Health Legislation

59-1197
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59-1197
8.5x6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348259827
Keywords
Government commissioners
Government employees
Legislation
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Signing - Documents - Health Programs
People Pictured
Miller, Watson B. (Watson Behan), 1878-1961
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Parran, Thomas J., Jr., 1892-1968
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Description
President Harry S. Truman signs legislation providing for health programs for government employees. Standing behind Truman are (left to right): Dr. Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, Public Health Service; Harry B. Mitchell, President, Civil Service Commission; and Watson Miller, Administrator, Federal Security Administration.
Date(s)
August 8, 1946

Content last reviewed: May 02, 2024