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Associated Press Truman and Economic Council

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1425 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1 November 1947 Pagination: 1 photo ; b&w Order a Copy

One image dated November 1, 1947 of President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with Edwin G. Nourse. Also pictured are Leon Keyserling and John D. Clark. All men were members of the Economic Advisory Council.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Nourse, Edwin Griswold, 1883-1974
Keyserling, Leon, 1908-1987
Clark, John D., 1884-1961

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