Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman addressed the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at a hotel in Washington, D.C. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman is met at La Guardia Field by daughter, Margaret, after he arrived to make a television appearance in New York City. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman opened the baseball season for the Heart of America Semi-Pro League in a game between Toedman Cab and TWA at Grandview, Missouri. (Same as 64-1059 except not cropped). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Ray Dumont, President of the National Baseball Congress, presents plaque to former President Harry S. Truman, for participation in opening of the 1953 sandlot baseball season. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Ray Dumont, President of the National Baseball Congress, presents a plaque for "recognition for participation in successful opening of the 1953 nationwide sandlot season" to former President Harry S. Truman. (Same as 93-105 except not airbrushed). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks to the Missouri Legislature. It was his first public address since leaving the White House. Seated on rostrum are: (left to right) House Speaker Lester A. Vonderschmidt, Lieutenant Governor James T. Blair and Governor Phil M. Donnelly. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman, with two Los Angeles city detectives, leads newsmen on a walk on the deck of the S. S. President Cleveland. The ship stopped in Los Angeles harbor enroute to Hawaii where the former President, Bess Truman and daughter, Margaret, will vacation. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, wife of the former President, during a stopover in St. Louis enroute to their home in Independence, Missouri. (Similar to 65-918). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

Former President Harry S. Truman greets reporters outside his home before starting on his regular morning walk. (Same as 70-1161 except not airbrushed). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman reads of Eisenhower's inauguration in the newspaper after his fifteen minute train stop in Cincinnati. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society