Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman today awarded the new civilian Medal of Merit to Ralph K. Davies, Petroleum Administrator for War, in Ceremonies at the oval office. This is similar to 89-113. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of Paul G. Hoffman being sworn in as head of the Foreign Assistance Program (Marshall Plan). Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson is shown administering the oath while President Truman can be seen looking on from behind his desk. From: Beth Gore

Shortly after taking the oath as Director of the Marshall Plan, Paul G. Hoffman was congratulated by President Truman. In the center is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred M. Vinson, who administered the oath in a brief White House ceremony. From: Beth Gore

Photo of President Truman asking state and local authorities to pick up drivers licenses held by "traffic incorrigibles". Mr. Truman, appearing in person on his 62nd birthday before a Highway Safety Conference, asked nationwide assistance in reducing the traffic death toll. From: Beth Gore.

Youngest of the group of 28 to receive Congressional Medal of Honor awards at the White House was Staff Sergeant James R. Hendrix of Lepanto, Arkansas. Staff Sergeant Hendrix, shown getting his award from President Harry S. Truman, was 19 years old at the time he earned his medal. The former farm boy wiped out two enemy artillery positions and saved the lives of three of his comrades when his outfit was assigned the task of breaking through the Belgian town of Assenois and relieving the besieged garrison at Bastogne. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman (waving his hat) and Vice President Alben Barkley on the inaugural parade reviewing stand. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley on the inaugural reviewing stand. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Excellent photograph of President Harry S. Truman (left) and Vice President Alben Barkley waving in a car, leaving the inaugural parade route and entering the White House grounds. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley in a car in the inaugural parade, accompanied by members of Battery D, President Truman's World War I battery. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley with Battery D and Secret Service agents in inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.