Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

On the 1948 presidential campaign trail, President Harry S. Truman (left) makes an appearance on the speakers' platform with his supporters in "The Bronx", New York City. The identities of the others and the exact location are unknown. From: Jerome H. Spingarn.

Former President Harry S. Truman, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret turn around to speak to others seated on a platform during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. Seated on the left is Truman's sister, Mary Jane. The two boys on Truman's right are Dan (seven) and Steve (twelve) Sturdevant. From: Dan C.D. Sturdevant.

Former President Harry S. Truman turns around to speak to others seated on a platform during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. On Truman's left are Bess, Margaret, and Mary Jane Truman. The two boys on Truman's right are Dan (seven) and Steve (twelve) Sturdevant. From: Dan C.D. Sturdevant.

Harry S. Truman smiles and waves to neighbors and well-wishers before entering his home in Independence. A secret service man holds the door open. Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.

Harry S. Truman stands in open car and waves to crowds during a welcome home parade in Kansas City. Margaret Truman, his daughter, and J. Vivian Truman, his brother, are riding with the President. This is his first visit to area after becoming President. Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.

Harry S. Truman stands in open car and waves to crowd during welcome home parade in Kansas City. Margaret Truman, his daughter, and J. Vivian Truman, his brother, are riding with the President. This is his first trip to area after becoming President. Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.

Harry S. Truman, J. Vivian Truman, his brother, and Margaret Truman, his daughter, in the back seat of a car as they leave Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas. This is President Truman's first visit to area after becoming President. Others in the crowd are unidentified. Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.

Harry S. Truman is greeted by a crowd at Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas upon his first visit to the area after becoming President. Those identified in the crowd are, left to right, Roger T. Sermon, Mayor of Independence, Margaret Truman, daughter of the President, and President Harry S. Truman. The airplane is the "Sacred Cow". Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.

Harry S. Truman and J. Vivian Truman, his brother, entering car for ride from Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas to home in Independence. Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.

Harry S. Truman is greeted by a crowd at Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas upon return to the area for the first time after becoming President. The airplane is the "Sacred Cow". Original photograph is oversized. From: Transferred from Museum Collection in 1985.