U. S. President Harry S. Truman at Washington's Tomb

Containers:
Box 34
Creator:
Harris & Ewing
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Black and white photographic print of U. S. President Harry S. Truman placing a wreath on George Washington's tomb to commemorate Washington's birthday, February 22, 1947. Mount Vernon tomb guard Will Holland stands at far left. Photograph taken by Harris-Ewing Photographic News Service with the following label adhered to the reverse of the print - Washington D. C. Feb. 22--President Truman today observed Washington's birthday by placing a wreath on the tomb of the first president of the United States at Washington's Home, Mt. Vernon, Virginia. 2-22-47. Photograph published in the Evening Star newspaper, February 23, 1947.
Dimensions:
8 1/8 in. x 10 in. (20.63cm x 25.4cm)

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.