Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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.

Senator Harry S. Truman is sitting on a metal stool looking down at a speech on a music stand.

Senator Harry S. Truman is walking down the steps of the United States Capitol Building.

Senator Harry S. Truman (center) is eating dinner with Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bourke and Colonel G. M. Peek. The dinner at the Hotel Baltimore honored Senator Truman for taking command to the 379th Field Artillery Reserve.

Senator Harry S. Truman and others await the arrival of the barge Franklin D. Roosevelt along the Missouri River. From left to right in the front row: A. E. Hutchings, Fred Canfil, Senator Truman, and Ted Marks. All others are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman is sitting down with a young unidentified boy sitting on his lap.

Senator Harry S. Truman gives a speech at a cornerstone laying ceremony for the post office in Savannah, Missouri. He is wearing Masonic regalia and standing behind a lectern, with two pitchers sitting next to him.

President Harry S. Truman delivers a speech at the University of Kansas City campus in Kansas City, Missouri. The speech is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law, which President Harry S. Truman briefly attended. Standing in the background on the left is President Truman's Naval Aide, Captain James Vardaman. In the foreground, two boys are holding up something, covered with a cloth. All others are unidentified. The original photograph is heavily retouched.

The Jackson County, Missouri Court meets for it's first session since being elected. From left to right: County Clerk Edward Becker, Eastern District Judge Eugene Purcell, Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman, Western District Judge William Beeman, and Jackson County Sheriff Clark Johnson. This original photograph has been retouched.

Senator Harry S. Truman visits Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri. Featured in the photograph, from left to right, are Major Ollie W. Reed; Cadet Captain Taylor; Colonel Sandford B. Sellers, president of the academy; Senator Truman, Colonel J. M. Sellers; and Major Wikoff. Moments after this picture was taken, Senator Truman entered the gymnasium to deliver a chapel address.