Letter from President Harry S. Truman to Melvin M. Johnson, 1945 May 2

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Identifier: A2019-001-005

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Scope and Contents

In this letter, written less than a month after becoming President, Truman accedes to Johnson’s request to become the first recipient of the Gourgas Medal, the most distinguished honor conferred by the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. The Supreme Council awards the Gourgas Medal to Freemasons in recognition of distinguished service to Freemasonry, the country, or humanity.

Dates

Creation: 1945 May 2

Creator

From the File: United States. President (1945-1953 : Truman) (Organization)

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