Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman wears his American Legion Honorary Past Department Commander hat while standing in his office at the Truman Library.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Ivey of the St. Peters Times, from 1959. It depicts Harry S. Truman looking into a newborn nursery looking at a baby, with the caption above the cartoon, "...Every boy can grow up to be President!" The original drawing of this cartoon is in the Truman Library Museum collection.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman for the Washington Evening Star, originally published around 1948. It depicts President Harry S. Truman stepping off of a plane being greeted by a nervous Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath saying "Boss, can you spare me a few minutes?" while he holds paper marked "Virginia Seceding, Other States Revolting, Wallace Wins in the Bronx".

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman sit in the living room of their home in Independence, Missouri.

World Champion fisherman Ken White meets with former President Harry S. Truman in Mr. Truman's reception room at the Truman Presidential Library. From left to right: Truman Library Curator Milton Perry, Roger Maris, former President Truman, Ken White, and Truman Library Director Dr. Philip Brooks. The men are looking at Mr. White's trophy.

Harley Cleveland (left) shakes hands with former President Harry S. Truman (right) in Mr. Truman's office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Governor Matthew E. Welsh of Indiana and former President Harry S. Truman look a framed object while Mrs. Welsh looks on from the background. They are in a conference room at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman holds his American Legion Honorary Past Department Commander hat while standing in his office at the Truman Library.

Framed pictures and memorabilia related to former President Harry S. Truman hang from the wall of Henry Talge's office.

Former President Harry S. Truman prepares to cast his vote in Independence, Missouri. The seated man is unidentified.