Admiral Leahy Decorated 1949

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Unissued / unused material.

American newsreel item.

Title reads: "Chief of Staff Leahy".

Fleet Admiral William Leahy receives his third distinguished service medal from President Harry Truman, Washington DC, United States of America (USA).

C/U President Truman pinning...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
65210
Sort Number:
UN 2089 G
Time in/Out:
01:41:10:00 / 01:41:25:00
Canister:
UN 2089 G
Film ID:
2268.15
Issue Date:

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