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International News Photo Slashed Portrait of President Truman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1423 Author/Creator: International News Photo Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 18 October 1946 Pagination: 1 photo ; b&w Order a Copy

One image of President Harry S. Truman dated October 18, 1946. Image depicts a finger pointing to a portrait of Truman that had been slashed on the cheek. Wire transfer text provides details of the damage sustained.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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