Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman grasps the microphone at a luncheon meeting of the Missouri Reserve Officers Association. Standing next to him is an unidentified reserve officer. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks to a group of unidentified Air Force officers and civilians in the parking lot of the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, awaiting the release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. (See also 2007-96, 97 and 98.) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman delivers a speech at a luncheon meeting of the Missouri Reserve Officers Association. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram hold on to a Certificate naming Ingram as Airman of the Year for 1963 at Richards-Gebaur Air Base, during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence. Ingram and his party met with the former President and were taken on a tour by Milton Perry, Curator. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) shakes hands with Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram, each holding on to the Certificate naming Ingram as Airman of the Year for 1963 at Richards-Gebaur Air Base (Belton, Missouri), as Mrs. Beverly Ingram and an unidentified man look on. The Ingram's and their party met with the former President at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, and were taken on a tour by Milton Perry, Curator (not pictured). From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) shakes hands with Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram, each holding on to the Certificate naming Ingram as Airman of the Year for 1963 at Richards-Gebaur Air Base (in Belton, Missouri), as Mrs. Beverly Ingram and an unidentified man look on. The Ingram's and their party met with the former President at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, and were taken on a tour by Milton Perry, Curator. From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Portrait of Harry S. Truman as a young man, around the age of 24. It is a three-quarter profile shot, and he is wearing a suit and tie. From: Estate of Mary Jane Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman standing beside the Liberty Bell replica on the grounds of the Truman Library.

From left to right: First Lady Bess Wallace Truman, President Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman on the steps of the White House on President Truman's birthday. From: Truman Home.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) and his wife, Bess Wallace Truman (right) making breakfast.