Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman leaves Union Station in Washington, D.C. for his home in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

Stephen T. Early, Press Secretary and Aide at the White House for the past 12 years, prior to leaving to accepted the position as Vice-President of the Pullman Company, was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by President Truman. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House and was attended by the White House staff, shown in the background. From: Beth Gore

Stephen T. Early, associated in the White House for over 12 years as Press Secretary and aide, before leaving to take over a job as Vice-President of the Pullman Company, was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by President Harry S. Truman. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House and was attended by the White House staff. From: Beth Gore.

President Eurico Gaspar Dutra of Brazil cuts a surprise 64th birthday cake as President Harry S. Truman (left) lends a helping hand. The ceremony took place at the District Building in Washington, D. C., where Mr. Dutra was presented with the keys to the city. The Brazilian President was here for a state visit. From: Beth Gore.

In an address before a joint session of Congress, President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil said that his nation was working hand in hand with the United States in an effort "to ensure world peace." Beside President Dutra can be seen President Truman. In rear of rostrum are Senate President Pro Tempore Kenneth McKellar and Speaker Sam Rayburn. From: Beth Gore.

Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, wife and daughter of the former President, leave Washington, D. C. for their home in Independence, Missouri. (Same as 69-567 except not as cropped). They are at Union Station in Washington, D.C. where a crowd surrounds them, holding up signs thanking President Truman. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

President Harry S. Truman delivered his farewell speech to the nation from the White House. He said his administration has brought the nation to the threshold of international peace and urged support for President-elect Eisenhower. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman (lower left, on rostrum) addresses a labor rally at the Milwaukee Arena. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

President Harry S. Truman in the opening speech of the 1952 presidential campaign at the Milwaukee Arena during an address to labor. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

President Harry S. Truman addresses members of the CIO Political Action Committee in the White House Rose Garden. Behind him on the porch are: (left to right) CIO President Phil Murray; Allan S. Haywood, CIO Executive Vice President; Roger Tubby (rear), Assistant White House Press Secretary; and David J. McDonald, Secretary-Treasurer CIO-PAC. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.