Kurt Waldheim breaking ground for tree planted in his honor.

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Kurt Waldheim breaking ground for tree planted in his honor.

Kurt Waldheim, seen holding an autographed, golden shovel, breaking ground for the planting of an Austrian Pine in his honor above a plaque to commemorate his visit to EWU.

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