Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (left) and First Lady Bess Truman (right) celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary while attending a Merchants Association dinner at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri. Also attending the celebration is their daughter, Margaret Truman (center).

Senator Harry S. Truman (right) is congratulating Leo Keck (left), the newly elected president of the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce. This event took place at the Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman (center) is greeting a crowd that has gathered near the presidential airplane in Kansas City, Missouri. President Truman was back from a United Nations Conference and was on the way to his home in Independence, Missouri, where he would spend a few day. Margaret Truman (left) stands next to her father. All others are unidentified.

The certificate of Imperium Neptuni Regis was given to President Harry S. Truman while he was on board the USS Missouri as part of the Crossing the Equator ceremonies when he returned to the United States from a trip to Brazil. This object is in the Truman Library Museum Collection.

Senator Harry. S. Truman (left) attends the American Legion Picnic in Cameron, Missouri. From left to right: Senator Truman; Father Maurice F. Wogan, Manvel H. Davis, and Mary Jane Truman. Others in the background are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left center) stands behind a car and talks to a group of men. All are unidentified.

The Medal for Merit was presented to Former President Harry S. Truman when he was made honorary of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Israel. This object is part of the Truman Library Museum collections.

Senator Harry S. Truman (standing in the center) delivers a speech in Marshall, Missouri. On stage with him is John Hall, Democratic country chairman of Saline County and two unknown men.

Judge Harry S. Truman sits on a wooden chair with his daughter Margaret on his lap. His wife, Bess Truman, stands behind them with her hand behind the chair.

Senator Harry S. Truman spent the day of the Democratic Senate Primary in Sedalia, Missouri, his headquarters, with his family. From left to right: Mrs. Bess Truman, Sue Ogden, friend of Margaret's from Independence, Senator Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman. All others are unidentified.