Harry S. Truman (Democratic) | Manuscripts and Archives at Oxford University

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Title

Harry S. Truman (Democratic)

Shelfmark

MSS. Amer. s. 33 / 50

Summary

Comprises:

"For President Harry S. Truman" button (with image of him)

"Truman-Barkley" button

Token. Front shows image of Truman and the words "33rd President U.S.A. Harry S. Truman". Reverse has words: "Harry. He's from Missouri. Captain of Artillery in World War I. Colonel USARC. U.S. Senator 1834. Vice President 1944. Acceded to the presidency Apr 12, 1945"

(Alben Barkley, candidate for Vice President)