Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, second from right) sits on the speakers' platform with labor leaders from the Pittsburgh Steel Company, awaiting his turn to address the crowd gathered in Monessen, Pa., for a Democratic rally supporting the Stevenson/Kefauver ticket. None of the others is identified. From: John B. Sucevic, Safety Inspector, Pittsburgh Steel Company.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) receives a Life Membership in the Royal Order of Jesters, K.C. Court No. 54, a Masonic group. The presentation was made at a lunch at the President Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, with members (left to right) William J. Slack (Director), Nall Brown (Impresario), and former Kansas City Mayor Bryce B. Smith (President). Photo is colorized. From: William J. Slack.

President Harry S. Truman stoops and peers into one of the Battery of 75mm guns which had saluted him on his arrival for the dedication of Idlewild International Airport, New York City. He is looking into a 75mm field gun mounted on a M2A3 high speed carriage. From: Bill Sitler, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

President Harry S. Truman stands on the speakers' platform during opening ceremonies at the dedication of the Idlewild Airport, New York City. On speakers platform, from left to right are: unidentified, General Omar Bradley, press secretary Charles Ross, General Robert Landry, President Truman, New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer, Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for the Commemoration of the Golden Anniversary of the City of New York, unidentified, unidentified, and Governor of New York and Republican candidate for President Thomas E. Dewey. The others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), wearing a big "Yes for the Charter" button, visits with Adlai Stevenson at the Harry S. Truman Library. The charter button evidently refers to a vote on a charter for the city of Independence. (Similar to 59-681-1). From: Adlai Stevenson

Samuel Solins (left) sits next to former President Harry S. Truman (behind Solins)at a luncheon served in a business car of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. Others at the table are unidentified. The former President was in Welch, Virginia, to participate in Veterans' Day activities. From: Samuel Solins.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Samuel Solins, Attorney, in Welch, West Virginia. The event is unknown. From: Samuel Solins.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Edward Stanley, Director of Public Affairs and Education, NBC, at the studio of "Youth Wants to Know" shortly after Truman's 75th birthday. Mr. Truman appeared on the show. From: David Stanley.

President Harry S. Truman (right), accompanied by Russ Stewart of the Chicago Sun-Times, carries his luggage on the way to the campaign train. The date is not known. From: Mrs. John Stewart.