Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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.

Washington, D. C. Harry S. Truman stops and points to a picture of President Dwight D. Eisenhower swinging a golf club as the former president viewed the opening exhibit of the White House News Photographers Association tonight at the Library of Congress. The photo was one of many entered in the president's class of the association's contest. Harry S. Truman opened the exhibit, substituting for Vice President Richard M. Nixon. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman and his former Special Counsel Charles Murphy of Washington, D. C. prepare testimony Mr. Truman will give before the House Banking and Currency Committee Monday. From: Houston Post.

Head and shoulders shot of Harry S. Truman with serious expression on his face. Caption: "Here is how former President Harry S. Truman appeared 14 years ago, on April 11, 1958, in a photo taken in Washington. The former chief executive was described by his doctor in Kansas City Wednesday as in serious condition with a congestion of the lungs." From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman moves unhesitatingly over a multitude of controversial subjects today as he addresses a Reciprocity Club luncheon. He spoke out against the "ignorant and uninformed people" who oppose extension of the U. S. Capitol, offered some advice to President Dwight D. Eisenhower on how to meet personal attacks, took a slap at General Douglas MacArthur, and talked happily of Democratic prospects for 1958. Same as 70-643, only no crop marks. From: Houston Post.

Kansas City, MO. During a rehearsal of a concert tonight, former President Harry S. Truman and comedian Jack Benny got together backstage for a piano-violin duet. The concert tonight is a benefit for Kansas City's Philharmonic Orchestra with Harry S. Truman as a guest conductor and Benny as soloist. Mike Todd, film producer, reported killed today in a New Mexico plane crash, was to attend the concert and accompany Benny to New York tomorrow. Same as 68-1073, slightly darker print. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands on the podium, leading the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra in the finale of a benefit concert. Truman, acting as master of ceremonies and guest conductor, led the orchestra in a stirring military aire. Comedian Jack Benny appeared as violin soloist. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the orchestra. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with the Democratic Advisory Council's Economic Policy Committee in Washington, D. C. Standing, from left to right: James Carey, President, Electrical Workers Union; Seymour Harris, Harvard Economic Professor; Charles Tyler II, Director, Democratic Advisory Council; Isadore Lubin, New York State Commissioner of Labor; Ward Clark, Member of Economic Committee; Edward Foley, former Under Secretary of the Treasury. Seated, left to right: Philip Perlman, former Solicitor General; former President Truman; John K.

Washington D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman, a veteran of World War I, holds a shiny silver replica of a World War II soldier's helmet -- the AMVETS Americanism award -- as he is honored by the group of World War II and Korean War veterans. Harry S. Truman once a captain in the field artillery, was honored at a Saturday night banquet. From: Houston Post.

New Haven, Connecticut. Former President Harry S. Truman (center) surrounded by newsmen, enters New Haven's historic green today as he walked through central New Haven. Truman is in the midst of a three-day stay at Yale University where he is participating in a series of informal discussions as a Chubb Fellow. From: Houston Post. From: Houston Post.