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Truman and Benton before mural

61-263-33
Accession Number
61-263-33
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348341526
Keywords
Ex-presidents
Mural painting and decoration
Painters
Presidential libraries
HST Keywords
Truman - Library - Individuals - Benton, Thomas Hart; Truman - Library - Mural; Benton, Thomas Hart - Benton Mural
People Pictured
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
Cecil H. Schrepfer
Harry S. Truman Library

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and painter Thomas Hart Benton stand in front of Mr. Benton's mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West", in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. They are attending the dedication of the mural.
Date(s)
April 15, 1961

Content last reviewed: May 02, 2024