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International News Photo United Nations Dedication

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1420 Author/Creator: International News Photo Place Written: New York, New York Type: Photograph Date: 25 June 1945 Pagination: 1 photo ; b&w Order a Copy

One image of President Harry S. Truman dated June 25, 1945 during the United Nations dedication ceremony.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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