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Unsuccessful Assassin Oscar Collazo Lies Injured on Ground at Blair House

68-1315 (untitled)
Accession Number
68-1315
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Keywords
Presidential residences
Presidential assassination attempts
HST Keywords
Assassination Attempt - Truman
People Pictured
Collazo, Oscar, 1914-1994
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Credit:
Acme Newspictures

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
One of the two armed men who tried to force their way into Blair House, President Harry S. Truman's residence, lies sprawled at the entrance after being felled by White House Guards. He is Oscar Collazo. The other gunman also was felled and three guards wounded (one died) in the exchange of gunfire. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.
Date(s)
November 1, 1950