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Truman Parade
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President Harry S. Truman in Madison for the opening and dedication of the Filene House, 1617 Sherman Avenue. He is sitting in the car and waving his hat during a parade. Spectators are standing along the side of the road. Filene House was the headquarters of the Credit Union International Association (CUNA).
May 14, 1950
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President Harry S. Truman Visit
May 14, 1950
Accompanying President Truman on his visit to Madison are the First lady, Mrs. Harry (Bess) Truman and their daughter, Margaret, pictured here at the ceremonies of the CUNA dedication at Filene Hou...
President Harry S. Truman Visit
May 14, 1950
President Harry S. Truman came to Madison for the opening and dedication of the Filene House, located at 1617 Sherman Avenue, and is shown here surrounded by a crowd of 5,000 persons. Filene House ...
President Harry S. Truman Visit
May 14, 1950
President Harry S. Truman is shown speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. He was in Madison to be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the CUNA Filene House, 1617 Sherm...
President Harry S. Truman Visit
May 14, 1950
President Harry S. Truman visited Madison to be present at the laying of the cornerstone for the CUNA's Filene House, 1617 Sherman Avenue. He is pictured with a trowel as he bends toward the corne...
President Truman on Capitol Square
May 14, 1950
President Harry S. Truman rides in a car in a parade on the Capitol Square. He came for a 5 1/2 hour visit, gave a "peace" address to the nation from the U.W. field House and dedicated the new CUNA...
Harry Truman on Train
May 14, 1950
President Harry S. Truman greets a crowd from the back platform of a NorthWestern train at the Commercial Ave. crossing. Others with him from the left are Governor Oscar Rennebohm, Mrs. Truman, an...
