Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman greets his daughter, Margaret Truman, who preceded him home, following his arrival for a brief stay in Independence, Missouri. Military police guard the "Sacred Cow," the presidential airplane, which landed at Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas, at 11:46 A. M. Left to right: Unidentified man, Margaret Truman, Harry S. Truman, unidentified man. From: Doe Frazier.

Photograph of Harry S. Truman in Army Reserve uniform. From: W. M. Fricke.

Photograph of those present at the summer Reserve encampment at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Major Harry S. Truman (379th Field Artillery) is third from the right in the last row. A menu/program for the annual dinner of the 102nd Division held on July 27, 1923, lists the guests present (including Truman) by unit and is in the Museum Collection (No. 79-22-1). From: Colonel P. A. Fredericksen, American Legion Post #285, Hamilton, Mo. 64644.

Overview of President Harry S. Truman as he tonight hailed a Democratic victory in New York as a portent of a new sweep for his party in the 1950 Congressional election. Speaking before the Women's National Democratic Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C., as their guest of honor, the Chief Executive told the group that he is exceedingly happy over today's election outcome. This is a general view of the banquet as Mr. Truman addresses the group. Bess Truman can be seen at the head table, sixth from the left. (See also 77-1066.) Donor: Mrs. Bertha R. Friant.

President Truman tonight hailed a Democratic victory in New York as a portent of a new sweep for his party in the 1950 Congressional election. Speaking before the Women's National Democratic Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C., as their guest of honor, the Chief Executive told the group that he is "exceedingly happy" over today's election outcome. Bess Truman can be seen on the left. The woman in the center is unidentified. From: Mrs. Bertha R. Friant.

The cadets of West Point pass by the reviewing stand during President Harry S. Truman's inaugural parade. President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley (seated behind the flag) watch them from the reviewing stand.

A marching band passes in front of President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley during the inaugural parade. All others are unidentified.

A women's military unit passes in front of President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley (seated behind the flag) during the inaugural parade.

The cadets of West Point pass by President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley during the inaugural parade.

Distance view of President Harry S. Truman riding in his limousine to the reviewing stand for the inaugural parade.