Letter from President Harry S. Truman to Melvin M. Johnson, 1945 November 1

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Identifier: A2019-001-009

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Scope and Contents

In this letter, Truman acknowledges the receipt of Johnson’s remarks for the upcoming Gourgas Medal ceremony at the White House on November 21. The Supreme Council awards the Gourgas Medal to Freemasons in recognition of distinguished service to Freemasonry, the country, or humanity. President Truman was the first recipient of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s highest award.

Dates

Creation: 1945 November 1

Creator

From the File: United States. President (1945-1953 : Truman) (Organization)
From the File: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 (Person)

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