Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

American Legion commanders present former President Harry S. Truman with a certificate. Left to Right: William J. Kenney, Commander of the American Legion; former President Truman; Kenneth Cruse, State Adjutant of the American Legion; and Lory Stahly, Commander of the American Legion of Missouri.

American Legion commanders present former President Harry S. Truman with a certificate. Left to Right: William J. Kenney, Commander of the American Legion; Former President Truman; Kenneth Cruse, State Adjutant of the American Legion; and Lory Stahly, Commander of the American Legion of Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman viewing the almost completed mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Truman Library. Mural by Thomas Hart Benton.

Former President Harry S. Truman in his office at the Truman Library speaking over a special telephone hook-up which included an incoming direct dialing-system call from Oklahoma.

Former President Harry S. Truman in his office at the Truman Library speaking over a special telephone hook-up which included an incoming direct dialing-system call from Oklahoma.

(Left to right) William Holtzen, Southwest Bell Telephone Company representative, and former President Harry S. Truman in Truman's office at the Truman Library.

(Left to right) William Holtzen, Southwest Bell Telephone company representative, and former President Harry S. Truman in Truman's office at the Truman library.

Gathered aboard the Luxury Liner United States are, (from left to right) former President Harry S. Truman, his daughter Margaret, holding her son, William Wallace, 11 months, Margaret's husband, Clifton Daniel, holding son, Clifton Truman Daniel, 2; and Bess Truman. The clan gathered to see Margaret and Clifton leave for a nine-week tour of Europe.

Former President Harry S. Truman and others on stage in the Harry S. Truman Library auditorium, during a press conference. Seated at the table, from left to right are: Missouri Senator Stuart Symington, Senator Kennedy, former President Truman, and Senator Henry Jackson, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Others in the photo are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman and others are on stage in the Harry S. Truman Library auditorium, during a press conference. Seated at the table, from left to right are: Missouri Senator Stuart Symington, Senator John F. Kennedy, former President Truman, and Senator Henry Jackson, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Others in the photo are unidentified.