Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman is sitting in a chair, posing for a portrait at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman sitting in a chair, posing for a portrait at the Truman Presidential Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman sitting at his desk inside his office at the Truman Presidential Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), Thomas Jay (center), and Thomas Hart Benton (right). Benton is showing Truman sketches of his proposed mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, while Jay looks on. An unidentified man is in the background.

From left to right: Former President Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton, and an unidentified reporter in the lobby of the Truman Library. Benton is at the Truman library discussing his proposed mural.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), Thomas Jay (center), and Thomas Hart Benton (right). Benton is showing sketches of the mural he is going to paint to Truman in the lobby of the Truman Library, while Jay looks on.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) Thomas Hart Benton (center) and Dr. Philip Brooks (right)look at Benton's mural sketches in the lobby of the Truman library. Others in the background are unidentified.

From left to right: Former President Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton, Dr. Philip Brooks and Thomas Jay standing in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman library. Benton is showing the sketches of his proposed mural for the Truman library.

Byron Price, head of the Office of Censorship, receiving the Medal for Merit award from President Truman in ceremonies at the White House. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman (left) greets Canadian Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent at the Blair House where he was a luncheon guest of the Chief Executive. From: Beth Gore.