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Title | Will Rogers statue unveiling in Fort Worth, TX |
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Author | Associated Press |
Date | 1947-11-04 |
Description | Photo of Minnie Meacham Carter, Margaret Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Mamie Eisenhower at the unveiling of the statue of Will Rogers by Electra Waggoner Biggs in front of Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX. On reverse: "599 Associated Press Photo From Dallas Caution: Use Credit Unveil Rogers Tributes Entering Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum at Fort Worth, Tex., Nov. 4, where a statue and a painting of the late humorist-philosopher were unveiled, are (left to right) Mrs. Amon Carter, wife of the donor of the statue and painting; Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of the president, who sang 'Home on the Range,' Rogers' favorite song; Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, principal speaker, and Mrs. Eisenhower. AP Photo Use Credit PJF-11/4/47-STF CEL DN List, CX, NY (NEG)." |
Link | https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/54734 |
Subject | Rogers, Will
Carter, Minnie Meacham Eisenhower, Dwight D. United States President Eisenhower, Mamie Truman, Margaret Biggs, Electra Waggoner |