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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman being interviewed by a census taker at Key West

The First Family is being interviewed and "counted" on the grounds of the Little White House at Key West, Florida, by Census Enumerator, Mrs. Eileen M. Nolte, wife of a Navy Warrant Officer aboard the USS Gilmore. Left to right are: Mrs. Nolte, Bess Truman, President Truman, and Margaret Truman. (See also 66-875, 64-448, 67-2638 thru 2642, 75-363 and 92-222.) From: John Bosworth

President Harry S. Truman and reporters in Key West, Florida

President Harry S. Truman (center)chats informally with White House photographers and reporters on the grounds of the Little White House in Key West, Florida. The three in the background on the left are (left to right) Bill Gerecke, Charles Protz, and Harry Walsh. On the President's right is Jeff Brodhead. On Truman's left, with his back turned, is Press Secretary Charles Ross. In front of Ross, left to right, are Alfonso Muto, M.H. Posey, Harvey George, and an unidentified man. (See also 66-874.) From: Richard Bower.

Former President Truman, Harold H. Boxer and Rabbi Abraham Danzig in Truman's office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with Harold H. Boxer (right), a member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, and Rabbi Abraham Danzig (left) in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri. The photo bears the words "Harold H. Boxer Aug 6,56", but the writing cannot be authenticated as a signature. From: Harold H. Boxer, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, New York, New York.

President Harry S. Truman and Bess and Margaret Truman at the voting booth

President Harry S. Truman, holding his ballot, steps out of the voting booth at the Memorial Building, voting place of the 7th Precinct of Blue Township in Independence, Missouri. In adjoining voting booths casting ballots in the general election are Bess Truman (left) and Margaret Truman (center). (See also 77-3559.) From: John E. Boos.

Former President Harry S. Truman watches the balloting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Former President Harry S. Truman, backer of New York Governor Averell Harriman, watches the scoreboard behind the rostrum at the balloting session of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, as 598 votes for Adlai Stevenson are registered. Pennsylvania gave Stevenson 67 votes to 7 for Harriman at 9:56 P.M. That put Stevenson over. A tremendous cheer went up from the crowd. Mr. Truman sat grinning and talking to those around him in his front-row seat. Stevenson is the Democratic Presidential nominee, having won a smashing first-ballot victory. From: John E. Boos.

Former Presidents Harry S. Truman and Eisenhower before a United Nations We Believe Luncheon

Former Presidents Harry S. Truman (second from left) and Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) converse with unidentified reporters and dignitaries gathered for a lunch in honor of the United Nations Organization "We Believe." The U.N. symbol hangs on the wall behind the two former presidents. The luncheon is in Kansas City, Missouri. (See also 70-852.) From: Bob Boothman.

Former Presidents Truman and Eisenhower before a luncheon sponsored by U.N. organization We Believe

Former Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) converse with unidentified reporters and dignitaries gathered for a lunch in honor of the United Nations Organization "We Believe." The U.N. symbol hangs on the wall behind the two former presidents. The luncheon is in Kansas City, Missouri. (See also 70-852.) From: Bob Boothman

President Harry S. Truman and others on the rear platform of a train in San Marcos, Texas

President Harry S. Truman speaks from the rear platform of a train at a whistlestop in San Marcos, Texas, during the 1948 presidential campaign. Left to right are: Ed Geisen, a local politician; Lyndon B. Johnson (partially obscured); President Harry S. Truman; Ed Cape, a banker; Laura Ramsay; and Judge Max Smith, a local County Judge. From: Charles Blankenship.