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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Truman Signs Federal Enforcement Agents Retirement Bill

President Harry S. Truman signs H.R. 6454, the Federal Enforcement Agents Retirement bill at his desk in the Oval Office of the White House. The bill became Public Law 879 during the 80th Congress. Pictured left to right: Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service Willard F. Kelly; unidentified; Director of the Bureau of Prisons James V. Bennett; unidentified (mostly obscured); unidentified; Commissioner of Narcotics Harry J. Anslinger; unidentified; Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service Watson B.

Inscribed Photo of President Harry S. Truman with his Advisers

President Harry S. Truman meeting with some of his advisers on an unknown occasion. Seated around a conference table, l-r: James L. Sundquist, David D. Lloyd, David H. Stowe, Harry S. Truman, Charles S. Murphy, and Leon H. Keyserling. Print is signed by two different people, Truman and Keyserling. Truman's inscription reads, "Kindest regards to Jim Sundquist from Harry Truman." Keyserling's signature appears on the bottom right edge.

Atlantic Pact Trainees Visit President Harry S. Truman in the Oval Office

A small group of Atlantic Pact (NATO) trainees visiting the United States met with President Harry S. Truman in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, DC. Trainees pictured include: Norway Air Cadet Nils C. Astrup, French Master Sergeant Jean Paul Leyzat, Belgian Air Cadet Andre Jonckheers, Canadian Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Robert N. Langton, Danish Navy Chief Petty Officer Mogens A. Petersen, Italian Navy Chief Petty Officer Mario Sabbatini, Dutch First Sergeant Thomas J.C. Benningshof, and British Sergeant H.S. Edwards. Given by Lynnette Benningshof.