Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Kansas City, MO. Former President Harry S. Truman, arriving at Kansas City Municipal Airport today after a visit in the east, displays an ivory walking stick presented to him by humorist Harry Hershfield. The stick reportedly was once owned by President Ulysses S. Grant. The Harry S. Truman Library commented that if its history is correct the cane was given to Grant in 1879 by Li Chang, then prime minister of China. From: Houston Post.

More than 200 girls, members of Brownie troops, turned out today at Will Rogers Airport here in Oklahoma City to greet former President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Truman smiles at the children while Democratic leaders surround him. Truman arrived here to attend a Democratic rally at the University of Oklahoma tonight.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman waves a hand today as he addresses a bi-partisan conference on foreign aid. The former Chief Executive hailed, then lambasted the Eisenhower administration as devoid of new ideas on how to administer it. The Truman address, given in typical give-em-hell fashion, jarred the non-partisan atmosphere.

Maestro Harry S. Truman rehearses with the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra at the Music Hall as director Hans Schwieger looks on. The former president will be "guest conductor" later at a benefit performance.

Head and shoulders photo of a serious-faced Harry S. Truman, lips pressed together. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) chats with comedian Jack Benny (center) today after Benny's arrival at the Kansas City Municipal Airport. Benny arrived by plane -- not in the ancient Maxwell in which he's seated. As a gag, he took a brief ride in the car driven by Carthell McClain, left. Truman and Benny will make guest appearances with the Kansas City Philharmonic orchestra tomorrow night, Truman as a conductor and Benny as a violin soloist.

Denver, Colorado. Former President Harry S. Truman receives the National Farmers Union award for outstanding service to agriculture from James G. Patton, Farmers Union president. Speaking before the union, Harry S. Truman said "Any farmer who voted Republican in 1948 ought to have his head examined. It was true again in 1952 and 1956. It is still true again in 1960." Same as 81-166, slightly better print. From: Houston Post.

Denver, Colorado. Former President Harry S. Truman (right) talks to reporters today, accusing the Eisenhower administration of being responsible for the economic recession. Harry S. Truman will address the National Farmers Union convention tonight. The man at the left is unidentified.

Washington, D. C. Three views of former President Harry S. Truman addressing a $100-a-plate fund raising dinner for the Democrats, and visiting with people. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman defends his decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during a press conference from the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.