Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman was greeted by Army personnel as he arrived at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to visit his old World War I unit, the 35th National Guard Division from Missouri and Kansas, in summer training. The soldiers in the photo are unidentified. Donor: William H. Conway, Jr., Kansas City, MO.

Margaret Truman kneels next to baby Kate Conniff, daughter of Mary Van Sant and George Winfield Conniff, during a stay on Coconut Island, Kaneohe Bay, Windward Oahu, Hawaii, where she, her mother and her father spent a vacation as the guests of Ed Pauley. Former President Truman looks on. From: Mary Van Sant Conniff.

Former President Harry S. Truman holds a very young Kate Conniff, daughter of Mary Van Sant and George Winfield Conniff, during a stay on Coconut Island, Kaneohe Bay, Windward Oahu, Hawaii, where he, Mrs. Truman, and Margaret spent a vacation as the guests of Ed Pauley. From: Mary Van Sant Conniff.

Former President Harry S. Truman doffs his hat to the photographer as he stands next to Bess Truman and Carl Cono in front of a new 1971 Chrysler. Mr. Cono of Roberts Chrysler-Plymouth, Liberty, Missouri, has sold the former President a new car every year. From: Rose Ann Cono

In a ceremony on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with his Administrative Assistant, David K. Niles, and inspects the Medal of Merit which he has just awarded him. From: David K. Niles

In a ceremony on the lawn of the White House, President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with his Administrative Assistant, David K. Niles, and inspects the Medal for Merit which he has just awarded to Mr. Niles. From: David K. Niles

President Harry S. Truman poses before a fireplace on the U.S.S. Williamsburg during a nine-day cruise off the northeast coast of the United States (similar to 66-1106). From: National Archives & Records Administration

President Harry S. Truman holds an informal press conference on the deck of the U.S.S. Williamsburg at Key West, Florida. Those who can be identified are Charles Ross (second from left, standing) and Captain Cecil Adell (fourth from right, standing). From: National Archives & Records Administration

Left to right: Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and President Harry S. Truman are greeted by Captain Cecil Adell as they step off the plane at the Boca Chica airport in Florida, where the President and family will continue on to Key West. (Same as 66-944 except not cropped) From: National Archives & Records Administration

President Harry S. Truman doffs his hat to the crowd as he sits in the rear of a convertible in a motorcade on the way to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, for Flag Day ceremonies where he will give a speech. From: National Archives & Records Administration