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Louis W. Truman Wearing a Headdress as he Speaks with Yakima Tribe Members

2014-219
Accession Number
2014-219
7.5x9 inches
Black & White
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HST Keywords
Native Americans; Washington, White Swan
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Description

Major General Louis W. Truman (right) wearing a headdress while speaking with unidentified Yakima tribe members. The Yakima Indians named Truman an honorary chief of the tribe with the title "Ne-Chee-Wa-Kiswit," meaning "great hope of life," during their traditional pow-wow at White Swan, Washington.

Date(s)
ca.
1960