Truman In Kansas 1945

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Kansas, United States of America (USA).

Title reads "Peace - President Urges Ratifying Charter".

Procession moving through large crowd in Kansas City municipal oratorium. American President Harry Truman leading procession wearing academic robe and hat. He is to receive Honorary Degree...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
74216
Sort Number:
UN 1437 A
Time in/Out:
01:44:24:00 / 01:46:15:00
Canister:
UN 1436 A
Film ID:
2084.29
Issue Date:
1945

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