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Mr. Truman's Renovation: East Room Deconstruction
- Date of Work
- 1950
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Park Service
Mr. Truman's Renovation: East Room Deconstruction
The East Room during the final stages of the careful removal of decorative and other parts intended for reuse, 1950.
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