President Truman walking through a chow line at Aberdeen Proving Ground

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84-71

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 348451324

Keywords

HST Keywords

Aberdeen Proving Grounds; Truman - Banquets - Dinners - Presidency - Aberdeen Proving Grounds; Truman - Trips - Presidential - Aberdeen Proving Grounds

People Pictured

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Acme Newspictures

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Walking through a chow line in the enlisted men's mess, President Truman takes bountiful helpings of steak, fried potatoes, salad and chocolate pie during his visit to the Aberdeen Proving Ground to see some of the latest developments in ground weapons and vehicles, many still top secret. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, a daughter of Vivian Truman.

Date(s)

February 17, 1951

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President Truman walking through a chow line at Aberdeen Proving Ground