Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman walks among ancient Greek ruins at the museum in Paestum, near Salerno, Italy. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Children from a school in Rome give former President Harry S. Truman a warm welcome. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman on waterfront at Salerno, Italy, as he looks over the landing spot of Allied troops as they invaded Italy during World War II. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Enrico De Nicola, President of Italy's Constitutional Court, gives former President Harry S. Truman (on the left) a briefing on the legend behind a bronze wolf in the courthouse during the former president's sightseeing tour of Rome. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman passing a mobile honor guard at Le Havre. He is accompanied by the French Prefect Andre Thisy. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman waves his hat on arriving in Paris. The former president and Mrs. Truman are in Europe on vacation. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Return of President Harry S. Truman to Washington, D.C., from political trip during Presidential campaign. He speaks to crowd from open car.

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town in Nebraska, reported to the President on his recent mission to Japan where he assisted the Japanese government in plans for improved child welfare programs. He said he gave the President messages of good will from General Douglas MacArthur and from the Japanese Emperor and Empress. Father Flanagan is shown here with President Truman at his desk. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Columbus Citizens Committee Dinner in New York. Left to right are New York Senator Herbert Lehman; Fortune Pope, Chairman of the Columbus Citizens Committee; and President Harry S. Truman. Mutual Security Administrator Averell Harriman is at far right. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Escorted by Secret Servicemen, President Harry S. Truman and Douglas MacArthur ride in the back seat of an automobile as they leave the airstrip on Wake Island for a small building where they will hold a historic conference on Communist aggression in the Far East and restoration of peace in war-torn Korea. From: Gordon B. Cone.