Presidents and the Hey Day of Horse Racing in the Federal City
President Richard M. Nixon was the first sitting president to attend the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 1969. In his party that...
Mexican State Dinners: President Truman
- Date of Work
- April 29, 1947
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
Mexican State Dinners: President Truman
President Miguel Aleman's visit to the United States began with a parade through Washington, D.C. Accompanied by President Truman, President Aleman holds the key to the City of Washington, presented to him by Commissioner Young. April 29, 1947.
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