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Harry S. Truman conducts the K. C. Symphony Orchestra

93-236
Accession Number
93-236
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350879132
Keywords
Ex-presidents
Comedians
Bands (Music)
Fund raising
HST Keywords
Truman - Banquets - Concerts - Kansas City Symphony Orchestra; Truman - Dignitaries - Entertainers - Benny, Jack
People Pictured
Benny, Jack, 1894-1974
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Associated Press

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Kansas City, MO. This is a combination that would draw crowds anywhere, but you'd hardly expect it at a serious concert. Conducting the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra in "The Stars and Strips forever," is Harry S. Truman, better known as a former U. S. President. The violinist at left is well known in another field -- he is comedian Jack Benny. The concert raised about $50,000 and nearly erased the orchestra's deficit. Benny played two solos -- "Zigeunerweisen" (Gypsy Airs) by Sarasate Mendelssohn's violin concerto in "E" minor. Truman also conducted the national anthem. Same as 68-1093, slightly better print. From: Houston Post.

Date(s)
March 22, 1958