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Exterior of Blair House Showing the Steps of the Assassination Attempt on President Truman

68-1317 (untitled)
Accession Number
68-1317
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
White House - Blair House
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Description
Entrance to Blair House where Oscar Collazo fell wounded at the foot of the steps (1); (2) shrubbery where Griselio Torresola was killed; (3) and (4) sentry boxes from which fire was exchanged with attackers; (5) spot where a White House policeman fell fatally wounded. This photos shows the steps of the attempted assassination of President Harry S. Truman. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.
Date(s)
November 2, 1950