Truman, Rennebohm, Thompson | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Truman, Rennebohm, Thompson

Truman, Rennebohm, Thompson | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
President Harry Truman, Governor Oscar Rennebohm, and Senator Carl Thompson of Stoughton riding in the back of an open car during a Presidential visit to Madison in 1948.  Although active in charitable work and in professional organizations, Rennebohm, the wealthy founder of Rennebohm Drug Stores, Inc., had little experience in politics when he was elected lieutenant governor in 1944.  Rennbohm became governor when Governor Goodland died in office in 1947.
DESCRIPTION
President Harry Truman, Governor Oscar Rennebohm, and Senator Carl Thompson of Stoughton riding in the back of an open car during a Presidential visit to Madison in 1948. Although active in charitable work and in professional organizations, Rennebohm, the wealthy founder of Rennebohm Drug Stores, Inc., had little experience in politics when he was elected lieutenant governor in 1944. Rennbohm became governor when Governor Goodland died in office in 1947.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:34029
Creation Date: 10 14 1948
Creator Name:Miller, James Roy, Capital Times
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm records, 1907-1988
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 3344
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 4 inches
SUBJECTS
Political campaigns
Presidents
Automobiles
Suits (Clothing)
Eyeglasses
Men
Outdoor photography
Governors

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