Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Washington, D. C. Harry S. Truman was chatting with several Democratic women at a reception tonight when photographers moved in for close-ups. This was the result. The former President did not comment on his open-mouth pose. Later, Harry S. Truman addressed the National Conference of Democratic Women and accused the Republican administration of robbing ordinary citizens to "pay off political obligations to the gigantic financiers." From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman holds a curbstone conference with three newsmen today outside the southwest gate to the White House as a policeman eyes the group from his gate post. Harry S. Truman paused at the spot during a two mile walk before breakfast. An arrow points to a sign which says "do not enter." The former chief executive has not visited the White House since President Eisenhower's 1953 inauguration. The Old Executive Office Building is in the background. In the group, third from the left, is Associated Press reporter Ernest Vaccaro. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman looks at Arnold Sachs' grand prize winning picture of the "fallen integration fighter" as he attended the opening of the White House News Photographers photo exhibit at the Library of Congress today. Sachs is from International News Photo. From: Houston Post.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Harry S. Truman roots for the Gophers in Saturday's game with Northwestern in Memorial Stadium. At left the former president waves his hat in salute as Minnesota makes a first down. At right, Truman, in the Twin Cities for a political rally, shouts a lusty "No!" as a Gopher pass misses its mark. Mr. Truman was flanked by Democratic Party leaders at the game. From: Houston Post.

Chicago, Illinois. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, receives a warm welcome from delegates on his arrival at Chicago Stadium to address the second business session of American Legion's 40th annual national convention. "The danger we face today is a very real one," Truman declared, adding that the Soviet Union apparently is preparing for war. His views were the opposite of those expressed in a Legion talk yesterday by Defense Secretary Neil McElroy. From: Houston Post.

Chicago, Illinois. Former President Harry S. Truman sports a wide smile as he chats with newsmen at a press conference today. Mr. Truman later delivered the keynote address to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, which opened it's four-day international convention today. Mr. Truman is a life member in his hometown of Independence, Missouri. From: Houston Post.

San Francisco, CA. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, pledges full support in a three-way handshake with Rep. Clair Engle, left, Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, and Edmund "Pat" Brown, right, candidate for Governor of California, here tonight. Occasion was a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in the Fairmont Hotel. The former President made the first of his 1958 campaign speeches in behalf of Democratic candidates on the Pacific coast. Same as 68-1053, only not touched up (see also 93-265-1). From: Houston Post.

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, pledges full support in a three-way handshake with Rep. Clair Engle, left, Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, and Edmund "Pat" Brown, right, candidate for Governor of California, here tonight. The occasion was a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in the Fairmont Hotel. The former president made the first of his 1958 campaign speeches in behalf of Democratic candidates on the Pacific coast. Same as 68-1053, only not touched up (see also 93-265-2). From: Houston Post.

Washington, D.C. Former President Harry S. Truman gets a hug from an old friend, actress Tallulah Bankhead, as a Democratic luncheon today. Miss Bankhead had just finished a speech before the Democratic gathering when she rushed over to give Truman a hug and a "Hi, darling" greeting. The former president came to Washington for a series of party events. From: Houston Post.

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, arm outstretched, waits in vain for a dollar bill tossed from a window above. Mr. Truman rang doorbells in San Francisco today to kick off a four-day nationwide "Dollars for Democrats" drive. The dollar bill failed to arrive when it got lodged into a fire escape above. One of Mr. Truman's aides retrieved it. From: Houston Post.