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Title
1948 Packard convertible with President Truman during parade
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01e304

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1948 Packard convertible, President Truman in back, taken during parade in a city setting, top folded, two flags affixed to front of car, several cars, people, and buildings in background. Inscribed on photo back: 1948 Packard, two great rivals, both in custom convertibles; 1948 presidential candidates Dewey (a) and Truman (b).

1948 Packard convertible with President Truman during parade

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