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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman Posing With Finished Cartoon Portraits

President Harry S. Truman (center, wearing glasses) posing outside the White House with a group of visiting cartoonists, as they exhibit the sketches they have just made of the President. The cartoonists holding up drawings are: Ham Fisher (left), Milton Caniff (behind Fisher), Alex Raymond (behind Truman), Jo Fischer (behind Truman's left shoulder), Ray Van Buren (standing behind Pieretti), Alfred Andriola (standing at Mr. Truman's left, wearing bow tie), John Pieretti (second from right), Rube Goldberg (right), and Gus Edson (kneeling, right). All others are unidentified.

Truman Shaking Hands With Prime Minister Nehru

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) shaking hands with the Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru (foreground, second from right), upon Nehru's arrival at Washington National Airport. With them are the Prime Minister's sister, Madame Pandit (second from left) and daughter, Indira Gandhi (foreground, right). In the background, far right, is General Robert Landry. All others are unidentified.