Truman Garden Party 1946

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President Truman holds garden party for war veterans. The White House, Washington, America (USA).

L/S people gathered on lawn in front of White House, various shots of the party. M/S line of war veterans, many disabled in wheelchairs, waiting to meet President....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
62944
Sort Number:
UN 1464 C
Time in/Out:
01:54:01:00 / 01:55:01:00
Canister:
UN 1464 C
Film ID:
2094.22
Issue Date:

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