Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman and published around 1951 in the Washington Evening Star. The photo shows Harry Truman building a balcony out of wood planks that read "'51 Defense effort" and "'48 Democratic platform." He says "Of course I'm not giving up the old stand--I'm just adding a balcony!"

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library. This photograph has a copy of Truman's signature along the right side of the print.

Edmund M. Gulewicz, AMVETS National Commander, speaks from the podium of the Truman Library auditorium during the dedication of the Presidential Carillon. Former President Harry S. Truman is seated on stage in the first row, second from left (partly obscured). Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his Truman Library office and speaks with an unidentified television crew working on the television program, "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman." One crew member extends Truman paper currency.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Truman Library, surrounded by an unidentified television crew members working on the television series, "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman."

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his Truman Library office and speaks with an unidentified television crew working on the television program, "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman." One crew member extends Truman paper currency.

Former President Truman sits at the Steinway piano in the auditorium of the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) stands with Bess Truman (right) at the dedication of the Presidential Carillon at the Truman Library. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium on the stage of the auditorium of the Truman Library during filming of the "Decision" series.

Former President Truman (right) accepts a Liberty Bell replica from AMVETS President Anthony J. Caserta (left) during the ceremony for the dedication of the Presidential Carillon at the Truman Library. Others are unidentified.