Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat for photographers while at the airport. He is leaving for New York City to address the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with an unidentified young man (probably a Girard student). An unidentified man stands between them.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes the hand of an unidentified man.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) accepts a gift (probably a membership card) from member of the Order of Ahepa, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. From left to right are: Chris Garrison, Secretary of the Kansas City chapter; Thomas Kapsemalis, President of the Kansas City chapter; President Truman; and William Helis, President of the Order of Ahepa.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in profile) stands with a group of young boys attending Girard College. Members of the press are also present.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, center) munches on a cookie offered to him by one of the students at Girard College. The young boys, dressed in what might be Girard College uniform surround Truman as they pose for the photograph.

President Harry S. Truman (center) stands with a group of young boys at Girard College.

President Harry S. Truman (in background, second from right) converses with an unidentified military officer during a ceremony at Girard College. In the foreground, soldiers stand at attention presenting their swords.

President Harry S. Truman (center, fourth from right) shovels soil onto the roots of a tree. A small group of dignitaries and police officers flank him, and a large crowd of people watch in the distance.

President Harry S. Truman (center, standing near convertible) arrives at Girard College and is received by a number of unidentified dignitaries.