Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Williams Simmons (left) during his birthday party at the White House. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) opens a package he received on his birthday. Others present include John Snyder (second from left) and Commodore James K. Vardaman (second from right). The other man is unidentified. President Truman's birthday cake is on the table in the foreground, and Mr. Vardaman and the unidentified man are holding slices of cake on plates.

President Harry S. Truman arrives by train for a visit to Omaha, Nebraska. From left to right: Olive (Mrs. Ralph) Truman, General Ralph Truman, Mary Jane Truman, President Truman, and Edward McKim. Others in the background are unidentified.

The Truman family attends the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Seated left to right are Bess Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman. Both Bess and Margaret are wearing Truman ribbons. Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) attends an event with Edward McKim (right). The other two people are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, third from right) shakes hands with friends and admirers during a early morning stop in Chicago, Illinois. Among those present are Edward McKim (foreground, fifth from right in checked coat) and Police Captain Harry Benzin. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with a unidentified dignitary (right) at the White House. Also present is John Snyder (second from left) and Captain James K. Vardaman (second from right, mostly obscured). In the foreground is President Truman's birthday cake.

President Harry S. Truman (center, waving hat) marches with members of Battery D in the 35th Division Reunion parade in Omaha, Nebraska. Marching beside him, carrying a guidon, is Frank Spina. Marching behind President Truman are his military aides, from left to right: Admiral Robert Dennison, General Robert Landry, and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

Edward McKim is sworn in under oath as an Administrative Aide to President Harry S. Truman. From left to right: Edward McKim, Stuart Symington, President Harry S. Truman, and an unidentified man.

This is a photograph of a portrait of Harry S. Truman with Inscription to Edward McKim. The inscription located in the lower right corner reads "Eddie McKim: to my good friend and pal who won the war for me Best Wishes, Harry S. Truman"