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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Harry S. Truman Shaking Hands at the Potsdam Conference

In a triple handshake, President Harry S. Truman (center) holds the hands of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (left) and Soviet leader Josef Stalin (right) at Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference. Others in the background are unidentified. Similar to 58-797, which is in color.

Harry S. Truman in his World War I Army uniform

Harry S. Truman in his uniform as a First Lieutenant, Battery D 129th Field Artillery. He is seated, looking into the camera, with his left arm on a chair, holding his hat in his right hand. From: Estate of Mary Jane Truman Same as 66-2934, 62-391, 69-437, and 69-401-01, only this is a better, uncropped photograph. May be reproduced on the condition that the Harry S. Truman Library be credited.

Truman in front of an oil well

Harry S. Truman, wearing a suit and a cap, in front of an oil well. He is shown from the waist up. This photo was probably taken during the time Truman was a partner in the Morgan Oil and Refining Company, 1916-1917. It was evidently taken in one of the oil fields leased or owned by the company. From: Truman house, an album entitled "Postal Souvenirs."