Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and Dr. Philip C. Brooks (left) looking up at the blank wall of the lobby of the Truman Library. The wall is to be painted with a mural, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West," by the artists Thomas Hart Benton. Scaffolding can be seen on the right.

Randall Jessee (standing, second from left), former President Harry S. Truman (seated center), and unidentified man (seated right) at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building. Alex Sachs is standing in the background (left).

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mrs. Leon J. Bowker talking at the United Nations Speakers Services reception at the Hotel Muehlebach, Kansas City, Missouri. Lem Jones, Jr., is in the background (left) with Tom Gavin (right).

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mrs. Leon J. Bowker talking at the United Nations Speakers Services reception at the Hotel Muehlebach, Kansas City, Missouri. Lem Jones, Jr., is in the background (left) with Tom Gavin (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Eleanor Roosevelt (right) talking at the United Nations Speakers Services reception at the Hotel Muehlebach, Kansas City, Missouri. Female in the background is unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt (right) shaking hands at the United Nations Speakers Services reception at the Hotel Muehlebach, Kansas City, Missouri. James Amick is in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman looks at "The President as a Lodge Member" Masonic exhibit case at the Truman Library. The photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and an unidentified female museum visitor standing by an encased document on exhibit at the Truman Library. The photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.

Former President Harry S. Truman seated behind his desk in his office at the Truman Library. He is holding the gold seal of the President of the United States. The photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Dr. Philip C. Brooks, director of the Harry S. Truman Library, hold a framed picture of Winston Churchill and Truman taken aboard the USS Williamsburg during Truman's presidency. This photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.