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Truman receiving a purple heart viola

59-1382 (untitled)
Accession Number
59-1382
6.5x8.5 inches
Black & White
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Keywords
Fund raising
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Ceremonies - Fund Drives - Order of the Purple Heart
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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International News Photos

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (left) is seen here receiving the first purple heart viola from Carol French (right), who is 3 years old. This photo was taken to start the fund drive for the Washington, D. C. chapter of the Order of the Purple Heart.
Date(s)
October 1, 1947