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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman is presented with bound volume of Germany Edition of the Stars and Stripes

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) is presented with a bound volume of the Germany Edition of the Stars and Stripes by Staff Sergeant Paul Elliott, Managing Editor of this edition. Also with the President are Colonel Jack M. Redding (third from the left), Army Public Relations Officer, Captain Max Gillstrap and Private Ernest S. Leiser, staff members of the Stars and Stripes. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

Truman presenting Distinguished Service Medal to several foreign officers

In a ceremony at the airport in Frankfort, Germany, President Harry S. Truman (third from left) presents Distinguished Service Medals to (opposite the President, L to R:) General H. D. G. Crerar, Canadian Army; Air Marshall Sir Arthur Coningham; Air Marshall Sir James Robb; and Major General Sir F. W. Guingand. President Truman is in Frankfurt to inspect U. S. troops during a break in the Potsdam Conference. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

President Truman inspecting troops of the 84th Infantry Division

President Harry S. Truman on a country road near Frankfurt, Germany inspecting units of the 84th Infantry Division. President Truman is at the left, standing by a microphone. Secretary of State James Byrnes is to the left of President Truman. Major General Harry Vaughan (wearing sunglasses) is standing behind Truman. The President is on a break from the Potsdam Conference. From the Album, Number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

Former President Truman in his Working Office

Former President Harry S. Truman in his working office at the Harry S. Truman Library. This photo was taken while President Truman was preparing for an interview with Edward R. Murrow. Both President Truman and former Prime Minister Clement Attlee where being interviewed for Murrow's "Small World" program. Several men from the news crew are setting up. Bess Truman is sitting in a chair in the office. See also motion picture MP59-5.

President Harry S. Truman Being Recorded in His Working Office

President Harry S. Truman in his working office at the Harry S. Truman Library. This photo was taken while President Truman was preparing for an interview with Edward R. Murrow. Both President Truman and former Prime Minister Clement Attlee where being interviewed for Murrow's "Small World" program. Several men from the news crew are setting up. Bess Truman is seated in a chair in the office. See also motion picture MP59-5.