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Dedication of the James Forrestal Memorial at the Pentagon

97-1762 (untitled)
Accession Number
97-1762
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Stohl, Ralph N. Papers
Keywords
Busts
Cabinet officers
Memorials
Sailors
Soldiers
HST Keywords
Busts - Forrestal, James; Forrestal, James - Memorial
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Credit:
U.S. Army

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Men representing each branch of the military services salute as the national anthem is played during ceremonies to dedicate a bust and plaque at the mall entrance of the Pentagon in honor of the late James Forrestal, First Secretary of Defense, 1947-1949.
Date(s)
September 22, 1950