Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess Truman, their daughter Margaret Truman, and Truman's sister Mary Jane Truman arrive by plane in Independence, Missouri, for the first time after his election to the Presidency.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Thomas Hart Benton on scaffolding, posing for photographers. Benton is painting the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill in car in parade in Jefferson City, Missouri. It was on this day that Churchill made his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton. Secret Service men are on the running boards of the car.

Former President Harry S. Truman climbing the scaffolding to chat with artist Thomas Hart Benton and get a closer look at his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Senator Harry S. Truman (right side of table, near window) and other Truman Committee members at the mess hall with soldiers during an inspection of Camp Crowder, Missouri. Others identified include Matthew Connelly (dark suit, across from Truman), and Barney L. Allis (light suit, two people to the Truman's left).

Senator Harry S. Truman (standing, left) and unidentified others inspecting Camp Crowder, Missouri, as part of the Truman Committee of the Senate.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Vice-President-elect Harry S. Truman, and Vice-President Henry Wallace in a car. President Roosevelt is returning to the Capitol from Union Station during a downpour of rain.

Former President Harry S. Truman and comedian Jack Benny at a fundraising concert for the Kansas City Symphony, held at the Music Hall of Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman at a fundraising concert for the Kansas City Symphony, held at the Music Hall of Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Independence, Missouri Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, at the microphone, and Harry S. Truman at the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening a new section of Truman Road, at the corner of Truman and Main.