Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Photo shows the swearing in of President Truman's new press Secretary, Charles G. Ross who succeeds Jonathan Daniels. Left to Right: Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge; President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross and Mrs. Florence Ross.

Photo shows the swearing in of President Truman's new press secretary, Charles G. Ross who succeeds Jonathan Daniels. Left to Right: Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge; President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross and Mrs. Florence Ross. They appear to be in the Oval Office of the White House. From: Charles Ross Papers.

Photo showing Charles Ross kissing the Bible after taking the oath as Press Secretary of President Truman. L to R: Associate Justice Wiley Rutledge, who administered the oath; President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross and Mrs. Ross.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left) and Press Secretary Charles Ross (facing President Truman) with others at Phlox Landing, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

President Harry S. Truman aboard the fishing boat "Big Wheel" in Key West, Florida. Left to Right around Mr. Truman: Stanley Woodward, General Robert Landry, President Harry S. Truman, William Bray, and Press Secretary Charles Ross.

President Harry S. Truman and General Douglas MacArthur meet for the first time at Wake Island.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center stage) speaking at a press conference in the Truman Presidential Library auditorium. The conference concerned his decision not to go to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated on stage) conducting a press conference in the auditorium of the Truman Presidential Library. The conference concerned his decision not to attend the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center stage) speaking at a press conference in the Truman Presidential Library's auditorium. The conference concerns his decision not to go to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center stage) holds a press conference at the Truman Presidential Library's auditorium concerning his decision not to go to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.