Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman and Dean Acheson on the rear platform of the train taking Mr. Truman and his family from Washington, D. C. to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This snapshot of one of six taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C. Donor: Sylvan M. Berman.

Former President Harry S. Truman and daughter Margaret stand together on the rear platform of the train taking them from Washington to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This is from series of six snapshots taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C.

Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman standing and waving from the back platform of the train taking them from Washington to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This is one of six snapshots taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman speaking in Sparta, Wisconsin, from the rear platform of the Ferdinand Magellan during his 1948 presidential campaign.

Former President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman receiving a birthday cake celebrating the former President's 72nd birthday. The Trumans are boarding a train to begin a trip to Europe. They plan to meet their newly married daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Daniel, in New York City. The men are unidentified. (See also 68-1520)

Black and white photograph of a blocked-in oil portrait of President Harry S. Truman painted from close range, life sketches and composite photos (unfinished by John Slavin). The finished portrait is in color and was hung in the Cabinet Room.

President Harry S. Truman (center) at the keel laying ceremony for the U.S.S. Nautilus, the first atomic powered submarine.

Former President Harry S. Truman leaves the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri after voting in the general election at the Seventh Precinct of Blue Township. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

From left to right, Tom Evans, President Harry S. Truman, Admiral William Leahy, Washington Senators baseball team manager Ossie Bluege, New York Yankees baseball team manager Buck Harris, Washington Senators team owner Clark Griffith (far right, in hat), and others at opening day of the baseball season.

President and Mrs. Truman seated at the head table at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner.