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McKeldin Remembered

Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin passed away 35 years ago this week, on August 10, 1974, but his many accomplishments live on.

The August 12 op-ed page carried William J. Thompson's excellent piece about McKeldin. I agree with Mr. Thompson that the twice-mayor of Baltimore and two-term governor of Maryland's contributions are often overlooked.

McKeldin was a builder not just of roads and airports and cities but a builder of community. He tried to bring people together and break down barriers. He was a man of vision and fairness and honesty.

Here's a link to a biography of McKeldin from the Maryland Online Encyclopedia.

I hope you enjoy the photo gallery of Theodore R. McKeldin. As always, feel free to comment and send ideas for future posts.

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About Paul McCardell

I'm Paul McCardell, a librarian at The Baltimore Sun. The Sun ran its first photo on September 30, 1901 and today has more than 1 million photos in its collection from many different sources including staff, wire services and studios.

The Baltimore Sun staff has been blessed with some of the finest award-winning photographers, including my father, Walter McCardell, who was a Sun photographer for 43 years.

This blog will bring back to light many of the photos from The Sun's archive, recalling significant moments in history and major newsmakers, sparking memories and discussion about the pictures or events.

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