Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman with Senator John F. Kennedy at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Former President Truman (standing, center) shaking hands with an unidentified man. Standing behind Mr. Truman is Henry Talge. They are standing in front of a portrait of former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder. All the rest are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny.

Former President Harry S. Truman preparing to cut his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Dr. Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, and George L. Goldman.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday party at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Truman is seated; standing next to him on the left is Henry Talge; standing next to him on the right is Randall Jessee. Others in the photo are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, former Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson (standing), George Goldman, Rev. Harold M. Hunt, former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (partly obscured), two unidentified men.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right, Thomas Hart Benton, Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny (standing), Reverend Harold M. Hunt, two unidentified men, and Randall Jessee. Portrait of John Snyder in left background.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: unidentified; former Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson; former Attorney General James McGranery; Thomas Hart Benton; Samuel Mayerberg; former President Truman; Jack Benny; remainder unidentified. All others unidentified.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: former President Truman; Jack Benny; George Goldman; Rev. Harold M. Hunt; Randall Jessee (standing behind Hunt); remainder unidentified.