Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman tries to tie his bowtie during the celebration of his 61st birthday and his first full day as a resident of the White House. This picture has been mounted to an overall size of 9 x 13 and includes an autograph on the matted border which says, "$3 from Missouri too. Show me how to tie that Birthday tie. May 8 - 1945 M. R. "Bob" Evans". From: M. R. Evans

President Truman smiles broadly as he cuts his birthday cake on the celebration of his 61st birthday and his first full day as a resident of the White House. This is the same picture as 89-59 but has been mounted and bordered to an overall size of 12 x 12. On the border of the mounting M. R. "Bob" Evans has written, "The first of many "Happy Birthdays" in the White House and a happy day for me. M. R. "Bob" Evans May 8 - 1945". From M. R. "Bob" Evans.

Former President Truman examines a flag given to him by two little "cowboys" during a special surprise celebration of his 74th birthday in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. Other man is unidentified.

Former President Truman receives a flag from two little "cowboys" during the special surprise celebration of his 74th birthday in the office area of the Harry S. Truman Library. In the background a lady cuts a birthday cake.

Former President Truman holds his 74th birthday cake during a special surprise celebration in his office area at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Truman displays a broad grin as he holds a sign which a photographer gave him to autograph. The sign read, "Quiet is requested for the benefit of those who have retired." Mr. Truman obliged the photographer with his autograph, but added to the sign, "I don't like too much quiet." The former Chief Executive who has "retired" from politics is in Boston on a fund raising tour for his Library. This is nearly the same photo as 76-387 but is mounted on heavy board to an overall size of 10 x 13.

President Truman is shown as he presides at the final Presidential Cabinet meeting before his inauguration. Seated Left to Right: Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, President Harry S. Truman, Vice President Alben Barkley, Treasury Secretary John Snyder. Rear Left to Right: Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer, Acting Secretary of State Robert Lovett, Interior Secretary Julius Krug, Attorney General Tom Clark, Agricultural Secretary Charles Brannan, Labor Secretary Maurice Tobin, Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson.

Excellent photo of former President Truman being met at New York City's La Guardia Airport by daughter Margaret, who appeared in a pink evening gown and fur cape. She had just rushed from a dinner party to meet her father. This is a cropped version of photo 76-383.

Former President Truman and Pat Boone look at an open Bible during a visit of Boone to the Harry S. Truman Library. See also 68-187 to 189 for more photos of this visit.

President Harry S. Truman dines with Congressional leaders at the Capitol. The Congress is trying to complete business. From left to right: House Speaker Sam Rayburn; President Truman; Congressman John McCormack; Senate Democratic Leader Ernest McFarland; and Vice President Alben W. Barkley.