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Photograph caption dated February 8, 1957 reads, "Mrs. Georgianna M. Perea, owner of Dee's florist in North Hollywood, prepares flowers from former President Harry S. Truman for funeral of his former World War I sergeant major Joseph Benson Hardaway, 60, of North Hollywood. Mr. Hardaway served under Truman when Truman was captain in 129th Field Artillery."
Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Funeral decorations--California--Los Angeles Flower arrangement--California--Los Angeles Floral decorations--California--Los Angeles Florists--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Veterans--United States North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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