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1947 Lewis Douglas is appointed U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain
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April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
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0:21Now PlayingDate: 17th March 1947
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: Washington D.C.: The White House:
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Mr LEWIS DOUGLAS - U.S. AMBASSADOR TO BRITAIN Goes to White House to receive his credentials. Seen also is Mr Harriman, last Britain Ambassador
MR AVERILL HARRIMAN Present when Truman presents credentials to Lewis Douglas
PRESIDENT TRUMAN Receiving and giving credentials to Mr Lewis Douglas on his appointment as Britain's Ambassador
WHITE HOUSE Lewis Douglas receiving his credentials from Pres. Truman and receiving good wishes from Mr Harriman
Lewis W Douglas; Americans; Personalities - Politicians
Lewis Williams Douglas, Harry S. Truman, diplomat, diplomacy, peacetime, post-war, postwar
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