Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (standing at podium) delivering his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.

President Harry S. Truman (standing at podium) delivering his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.

President Harry S. Truman (left) with John J. McCloy, United States High Commissioner for Germany (center), and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (right), in the Oval Office of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (left) with John J. McCloy, United States High Commissioner for Germany (center), and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (right), in the Oval Office of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (left) with John J. McCloy, United States High Commissioner for Germany (center), and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (right), in the Oval Office of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (right) talks with his friend, James Pendergast (left), while others crowd around them. This photograph was taken during the President's trip home to Independence, MO.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) talks with three unidentified men at the 20th Anniversary Dinner honoring former President Truman for his work chairing the Truman Committee during World War II. The dinner was held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right, General Harry Vaughan, unidentified, President Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, unidentified, General Robert Landry.

President Harry S. Truman (sitting at desk) with a group of twelve Boy Scouts who have achieved the status of Eagle Scout, in the Oval Office of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman as they enter their car to leave the Lincoln Memorial after a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating Lincoln's birthday. On the left is General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified.