President Truman at the throttle of a train

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90-13

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Keywords

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Truman - Trips - Other - Presidential - Missouri, Fulton; Trains - Truman - 1946; Churchill, Winston - Fulton, Missouri, 1946 - Reference To

People Pictured

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Associated Press

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

President Harry S. Truman, wearing engineer's gloves, at the throttle aboard the diesel-powered train en route to Missouri with the President and Winston Churchill. After the train left Washington, President Truman went on a tour of inspection, including this visit to the engineer's spot. Donor: Houston Post

Date(s)

March 4, 1946

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President Truman at the throttle of a train