Record #:

9944

Author(s):

Shreves, Melvin

Abstract:

Despite being absent from the ceremony due to the responsibilities of being a wartime President, Harry Truman received his first honorary degree from Elon College during its 55th annual commencement on May 28, 1945. Congressman Carl Durham of North Carolina's 6th district represented Truman at the ceremony.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 40 Issue 16, Feb 1973, p16, 43, il

Subject(s):

Elon College--Degrees; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972