Collection The 2018 White House Christmas Ornament
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Mr. Truman's Renovation: Photographer Abbie Rowe with Equipment
- Date of Work
- March 3, 1950
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Park Service
Mr. Truman's Renovation: Photographer Abbie Rowe with Equipment
Abbie Rowe sets up his equipment to document the progress of construction, March 3, 1950.
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