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International News Photo Truman Speaks in Los Angeles

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1403 Author/Creator: International News Photo Place Written: Los Angeles, California Type: Photograph Date: 16 October 1944 Pagination: 1 photo ; b&w Order a Copy

One image of Harry S. Truman dated October 16, 1944 of him speaking at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Wire transformation text details that Truman was endorsing Hal Styles to be nominated as the Democratic candidate for the 15th Congressional district in California.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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