President kisses the Bible after having been sworn in

Agency: Orphan Work

William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman (1895-1971) was Liberia’s longest-serving president, in office from 1944 to 1971. During his presidency Tubman travelled extensively, visiting many African countries both pre- and post-independence, Haiti and Trinidad as well as other Caribbean countries, the United States and many European countries. In turn Liberia received frequent return visits by Heads of State and other high-ranking officials. The William V. S. Tubman Photography collection contains over 5,500 photographs, most documenting official functions such as trips, inspection tours, formal receptions and inaugurations. Tubman family member appear in many of the photographs in an official capacity, but the collection also includes family photographs. Most photographs were taken by official photographers for Liberia or the host governments.

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Location

Africa

Persons Pictured

Tubman, William V. S., President of Liberia. Tolbert, William Richard, Jr., Vice President of Liberia.

Country

Liberia

Filename

VAA7927-4506

Subject

Event: At the inaugural ceremonies
Topical Subject: Parades & processions
Topical Subject: Government officials

Title

President kisses the Bible after having been sworn in

Photographer/Collector

Agency: Orphan Work

Physical Description

Print Size: 6 x 8
Film Type: Black & White Print

Persistent URL

http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/lcp/tubman/VAA7927-4506

Source Metadata Identifier

VAA7927-4506

Campus

IU Bloomington

Date Taken

circa 1944-1954

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William V. S. Tubman Photograph Collection

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