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President Harry S. Truman Presents Medal of Honor to Recipient

65-3804
Accession Number
65-3804
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337840547
Keywords
Award presentations
Awards
Governors
Presidential trips
Presidents
Soldiers
World War, 1939-1945
Medal of Honor
People Pictured
Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961
Hawk, John D. (John Druse), 1924-
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vaughan, Harry H., 1893-1981
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Fort Lewis Sentinel, Fort Lewis, WA

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Description
President Harry S. Truman is shown presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant John D. Hawk, Bremerton, Washington. The award ceremony took place during Truman's visit to Washington state. Sergeant Hawk was given this award for bravery in France, August 20, 1944. The award ceremony took place at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. Washington Governor Monrad C. Wallgren is standing just behind Sgt. Hawk and slightly to the right. Presidential Aide Harry H. Vaughan is partially visible behind them and just behind Truman's hand. Others in view are not identified.
Date(s)
June 24, 1945