Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Preparations for the first televised address at the White House, Sunday, October 5, 1947. President Harry S. Truman (left, behind lectern) urged viewers to save food for Europe. Charles Luckman, Chairman of the Citizen's Food Committee, stands next to the president. A cameraman looks through a large television camera at right. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

President Harry S. Truman and Margaret Truman watching the hazing on board the USS Missouri in honor of the crossing the Equator. Press Secretary Charles Ross is behind Margaret. Others are unidentified. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

A distance photo of President Harry S. Truman and party driving through the streets of Portland, Oregon. From: Papers of Charles G. Ross; 12x18 Metal album with letters CGR.

Reception at the Harry S. Truman Library held on the same day as the luncheon for the Harry S. Truman Library Institute. Mrs. Bess Truman is second from the left, along the left side of the table. All others in photo are unidentified.

Federal judges pose with former President Harry S. Truman at the Harry S. Truman Library. From left to right, Judge William H. Becker, Judge Floyd R. Gibson, Judge John W. Oliver, Judge Richard M. Duncan, former President Harry S. Truman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren, and Judge Albert A. Ridge.

Excellent photo of President Harry S. Truman in a motorcade in Portland, Oregon. He is seated on top of the back seat in car, waving his hat. Same as 59-977-2 and 77-169. From: Papers of Charles G. Ross; 12x18 Metal album with letters CGR.

President Truman accompanied by Mrs. Truman, wave as they pause while boarding the Chief Executive's personal plane, the Sacred Cow, at National Airport for the start of the flight to Independence where they will vote next Tuesday in the Democratic Primary. Same as 59-971, 77-2729. This photo was used by the Trumans' as 1946 Christmas gifts to the White House staff. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Former President Harry S. Truman clasps hands with two unidentified girls visiting the Truman Library, one of which is from Norway.

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with two unidentified girls at the Truman Library, one of which is from Norway.

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an unidentified girl.