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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

1948 Democratic National Convention

Radio coverage of the Democratic National Convention as recorded by KMBC radio, Kansas City, MO. Recording includes master of ceremonies House Minority Leader Sam Rayburn; Pennsylvania delegate Emma Guffey Miller's presentation of a floral Liberty Bell wherein pigeons are released into the convention hall; the CBS radio host's commentary at the pigeon spectacle; and Senator Alben Barkley's acceptance speech for the Vice Presidential nomination. It also includes President Harry S. Truman's acceptance speech for the Presidential nomination. The President spoke at 2 a.m.

Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth

Seven 16-inch phonograph albums, Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth, with highlights from the speeches of featured speakers:

President Harry S. Truman;

Federal Security Agency Administrator, Oscar Ewing;

Executive Secretary of the Association for Aid of Crippled Children, Leonard W. Mayo, "Putting our Present Knowledge to Work;"

Professor of Education at the University of Chicago, Allison Davis, "Social and Economic Factors in Personality Development;"

President Truman Congratulates Paul Dennehy on Prize Winning Photo

President Harry S. Truman congratulates Washington Times-Herald photographer Paul J. Dennehy on his prize winning photograph, which they are holding in the Oval Office. Dennehy won the Features category for his photo "A Good Night's Rest" during the 6th Annual Photo Exhibit of the White House Press Photographers Association. Donated by the family of Paul Dennehy.

President Truman at the Dedication of Arnold Engineering Development Center

President Harry S. Truman and Eleanor Pool Arnold share smiles next to a plaque during the dedication of Arnold Engineering Development Center near Tullahoma, TN. The AEDC was named for General Henry "Hap" Arnold, the first General of the Air Force, and is a facility with wind tunnels dedicated to testing air and space technology. This photo is from an album of images detailing the accomplishments of the first 20 years of the AEDC, sent to former president Truman by General Jessup D. Lowe.

President Truman Addresses Conference on Fire Prevention

President Harry S. Truman speaks to the Conference on Fire Prevention, calling on state and local government officials to join the federal government in mapping a program to cut the nation's staggering fire loss. Seated in the front row behind the president are (left) Washington, DC District Commissioner J. Russell Young and (right) Major General Philip B. Fleming, conference chairman.

Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman in Ottawa During a Presidential Visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King (left) speaks with Margaret Truman (second from left); while Governor General of Canada Harold Alexander (third from left) and Margaret Diana Alexander, Countess Alexander of Tunis (third from right), pose with President Harry S. Truman (second from right) and First Lady Bess Truman (right). The Trumans are shown here in Ottawa, Canada, attending a formal white-tie dinner in their honor. The caption of the photo album page reads "A good-will mission completed." From an album called "Visit of President Truman to Ottawa, June 10-12, 1947."

Bess Truman and Harry S. Truman Stand Outside their Independence Home Upon Arrival

Former First Lady Bess Truman (left) holds flowers as she stands on the front porch next to former President Harry S. Truman (right) as he tips his hat to the crowds outside their home at 219 North Delaware in Independence, Missouri. The Trumans returned from Washington, D.C. for the first time after leaving the presidency.