Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (left) receiving his first sheet of Christmas seals of the 1947 Campaign from Averell Harriman, the Secretary of Commerce.

President Harry S. Truman with new members of the Federal Loyalty Board. Pictured with President Truman (front row, seventh from the right) are Meta Glass (front row, eighth from the right); former Secretary of Labor Francis Perkins (front row, sixth from the right); Chairman Seth W. Richardson (front row, fifth from the right); Harry B. Mitchell (fourth from left); Charles Sawyer (second from left); and Attorney General Tom C. Clark (right). Others in the group include Dean Harry A. Bigelow; Dr. Aaron J. Brumbaugh; John Kirkland Clark; Tom J. Davis; Dr. Burton L.

President Harry S. Truman (center) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, standing from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (lower left-hand corner)shown leaving after his speech to Congress. In his address, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (left) with Arthur M. Hill of the National Security Resources Board.

President Harry S. Truman receiving a Forget-Me-Not from Leona "Ginger" Leonard (age 4) to start the Disabled American Veterans Fund Campaign of 1947.

President Harry S. Truman (right) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (left) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (left) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes the hand of comedian Danny Thomas (right) as Tom Gavin (left) looks on.