Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman helps handicapped youngsters blow out the candles of a birthday cake marking the 21st anniversary of the March of Dimes. The ceremony took place at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo., on Jan. 21, 1959. The children are Danny Foster, 7 (left, sitting); John Campbell, 15 (left, standing), both of Kansas City, and Terry Sartwell, 9, of Independence. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 1-21-59. Donor: C.R.

Former President Harry S. Truman helps handicapped youngsters blow out the candles of a birthday cake marking the 21st anniversary of the March of Dimes. The ceremony took place at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. The children are Danny Foster, 7 (left, sitting), John Campbell, 15 (left, standing), both of Kansas City, and Terry Sartwell, 9, of Independence. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 1-21-59. From: C.R. Huston, Chairman, Jackson County Chapter of the National Foundation, Inc., 1959 March of Dimes, 925 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman addressing 50,000 Boy Scouts assembled for their National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Distance view of President Harry S. Truman speaking to a crowd gathered on the Square in Benton, Illinois when he was running for President. Donor: Paul W. Hickman

Standing in the woods, Left to Right: George Wallace, Bess Wallace, Fred Wallace, Harry Truman, tapping Fred on the shoulder (Truman's head is cut off in the photo); in the foreground, probably Natalie Wallace and possibly Frank Wallace on the right. From: Copied from a photo album lent to the Truman Library by May Wallace.

Photo of oil painting of Harry S. Truman by John English. The painting was used in the Truman Centennial Exhibit prepared by the Mid America Arts Alliance. The painting shows Truman grinning, waving his hat. From: John English.

Milton J. Hinlein (left), President of KDRO TV & Radio, Sedalia, Missouri, presents to former President Harry S. Truman (center), a photo of the President standing on the rear platform of a train in Sedalia, Missouri, making a campaign speech for the presidency on June 17, 1948; a 16-inch recording of the speech; and a Blue Ribbon which the picture won at the Missouri State Fair, all mounted in a frame. Mrs. Milton J. Hinlein is on the right.

Harry Truman and his sister, Mary Jane Truman, apparently attending a 35th Division reunion. Harry Truman has a Battery D band on his arm. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of Vivian Truman.

Walking through a chow line in the enlisted men's mess, President Truman takes bountiful helpings of steak, fried potatoes, salad and chocolate pie during his visit to the Aberdeen Proving Ground to see some of the latest developments in ground weapons and vehicles, many still top secret. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, a daughter of Vivian Truman.

Full-length photograph of President Truman smelling the blossoms on a tree on the White House lawn. Similar to 59-1559. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of Vivian Truman.