President Harry S. Truman (center) lights the Christmas tree at the lighting ceremony on the south lawn of the White House, while daughter Margaret Truman (right) looks on.
President Harry S. Truman (at podium) addressing a joint session of Congress advocating a program for Universal Military Training. The painting of General Lafayette can be seen in the background. From: New York Herald Tribune.
President Harry S. Truman (left) shaking hands with Senator Arthur Vandenberg (center) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin (right) after delivering his State of the Union address.