Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

From left to right: former First Lady Bess Wallace Truman, former President Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman attending a dinner and reception given by Mr. Truman for his associates from his days as President.

Political cartoon by Lou Grant, entitled "They sure don't make 'em like that anymore" and depicting a donkey looking at a portrait of former President Harry S. Truman. In the lower corner, the cartoon is inscribed: "Happy birthday Mr. President, Lou Grant."

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) visits with President John F. Kennedy at the White House. Truman was in Washington, D. C. to attend a dinner marking the 20th anniversary of the founding of the War Investigating Committee which he headed while in the Senate.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) is met at New York City's La Guardia Airport by daughter Margaret Truman. Truman came to New York City to address the sixtieth annual Roosevelt Day Dinner.

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee meeting with President Harry S. Truman in Mr. Truman's office at the White House. Seated, left to right: President Truman, Prime Minister Clement Attlee. Standing, left to right: Secretary of State Dean Acheson, Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall.

Vice President John Nance Garner (left) showing two Jesse James revolvers to Senator Harry S. Truman (right).

President Harry S. Truman (center, foreground) smiles broadly on his return from a trip to the Dry Tortugas Islands, site of Old Fort Jefferson National Monument. He is walking along a dock at the U.S. Naval Base at Key West, where he is on vacation. On the right wearing the cap is William Hassett.

President Harry S. Truman acts as coach while leading the Truman Athletic Club members in calisthenics on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. Newsmen accompanying President Truman on his trip from Brazil formed the club and presented Truman with the t-shirt.

President Harry S. Truman, inspecting two turkeys given to him as gifts by the Poultry and Egg National Board and the National Turkey Federation, was surprised when one grabbed his arm. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman (right) receiving a life membership in the Legion of Honor of the Ararat Temple. With him is Joseph H. Gunther (left), Commander of the Legion of Honor of the Ararat Temple, and Frank Land (center), Imperial Second Ceremonial Master of the Shrine and founder of the Order of DeMolay. Donor: New York Herald Tribune