Original 1947 AP Wirephoto showing President Harry S. Truman greeting and shaking hands with children of the American colony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the original AP caption, Truman addressed a gathering of approximately 1,500 Americans on the lawn of the U.S. embassy residence during his visit. The photograph captures Truman surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of children reaching toward him. Photo and separate original AP caption are mounted on black archival paper with period tape and corner mounts. Overall size approximately 8¼ x 8 inches. Shows expected age, surface wear and newsroom/archive handling consistent with its history. Came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
