Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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"

President Harry S. Truman (center, holding hat) walks with Battery D in the 35th Division Reunion Parade in Omaha, Nebraska. Walking next to and slightly in front of Mr. Truman and carrying the Battery D guidon is Frank Spina. Walking behind Mr. Truman, in civilian dress and two-tone shoes is Edward McKim. All others are unidentified.

Harry S. Truman is mounted on a cavalry horse while at military camp.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) opens packages with unidentified men around him at his 61st birthday party hosted at the White House. Also present is Captain James K. Vardaman (left).

President Harry S. Truman (right) stands with Edward McKim (left, in checked coat) and Bill Mox (behind McKim) in Chicago, Illinois. Others in the background are unidentified.

Edward McKim kisses the Bible after he is sworn in as an Administrative Aide to President Harry S. Truman. From left to right: unidentified, Edward McKim, Stuart Symington, President Harry S. Truman, unidentified, Matthew Connelly and Major General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (right) both wave as they stand on a stairway leading into the presidential airplane. Printed at the bottom of the image is "Christmas 1946" (the Trumans used this image for their Christmas card). Inscribed on the original photograph: A very merry Christmas to Eddie Mary and all the McKims. Harry S. Truman Bess W. Truman."

President Harry S. Truman (left) offers a slice of birthday cake to two kittens sent to him at the White House as a present for his 61st birthday. General Harry Vaughan holds the cats while Commodore James Vardaman holds the crate the cats arrived in.

Harry S. Truman (left) and three unidentified other reservists are mounted on cavalry horses while at military camp.

From left to right, Edward McKim, President Harry S. Truman, and Bill Mox walk in the rail yards in Chicago, Illinois. Truman stopped briefly near Chicago during a train trip west. All others are unidentified.