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International News Photo President Truman Lights White House Tree

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1430 Author/Creator: International News Photo Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 24 December 1947 Pagination: 1 photo ; b&w Order a Copy

One photograph dated December 24, 1947 of President Harry S. Truman lighting the White House Christmas tree outside. Wire transfer text provides details for the event.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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