Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with an unidentified man. The occasion is the presentation of a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy to the former President which reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." (See also 2007-128 and 95-359.) From: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman clasps hands with an unidentified man and an unidentified Air Force officer. The occasion is the presentation of a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy to the former President which reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." (See also 2007-128 and 95-359.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) holds a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy presented to him by an unidentified man. On Mr. Truman's left is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The plaque reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." The photo is autographed as follows: "Kind regards to Col. John A. Riffle from Harry S. Truman 9/1/6(illegible). (See also 95-359.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a book from members of the Armed Forces. Left to right are: Unidentified Navy Wave; Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle; Army Colonel Rufus Burrus; and an unidentified Marine. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a book from members of the Armed Forces. Left to right are: Unidentified Navy Wave, Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle; former President Harry S. Truman; Col. Rufus Burrus, U.S. Army; and an unidentified Marine. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The people in the background are unidentified. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The photo is autographed as follows: "Harry S. Truman 8-14-61." (Same as 67-4325 except for autograph) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Air Force Colonel Gibson view an airplane part brought to the Harry S. Truman Library for Mr. Truman's inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 8-14-61. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) (Same as 2007-122 except for autograph) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Air Force Colonel Gibson view an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for Mr. Truman's inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) views an airplane part brought to the Harry S. Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Col. John A. Riffle. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Same as 2007-89 except autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman, 8-14-61. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.