Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

At the White House, President Harry S. Truman presents the 1948 Collier's Magazine Congressional Awards to Senator Arthur Vandenberg (R-MI) (left) and Speaker Sam Rayburn (D-TX) (right). Photo has been air-brushed. From: Houston Press.

At an unusual news conference aboard his campaign train today, President Harry S. Truman announces a slight easing of world tension and a defense budget for next year. The conference was held just before the train pulled into the Capital. Same as 70-535, but better print. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman wears a broad grin and raises his hands over his head as he greets a crowd outside Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri after Gov. Thomas Dewey had conceded victory in the Presidential election. Same as 78-696, only better print and less cropped. Photo 78-696 is credited to Photo World. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman holds up one of the shoes of two pairs presented to him at Brockton, Massachusetts, just before he made his speech on arrival there. Brockton is famous for its production of shoes. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman inspects Marines in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania today during one of his whistlestops in the vicinity. From: Houston Post.

On his 64th birthday, President Harry S. Truman displays a miniature horse sent to him by George Totes of Douglas, Wyoming. George is nine years old. A photo of Margaret Truman is in the background, in the Oval Office setting. From: Houston Post.

Both arms dramatically raised, mouth wide open, President Harry S. Truman blasts the G.O.P. as he delivers his acceptance speech before Democratic National Convention delegates in Philadelphia. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman speaking, with flags in background. The place and event are not identified. From: Houston Post.

Smiling President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley appear before delegates of the Democratic National Convention with members of their families. Left to Right: Mrs. Bess Truman, President Truman, Mrs. Max Truitt (Marian Frances), daughter of Senator Barkley, Senator Barkley, and Margaret Truman. From: Houston Post.

July 1, 1948. With President Harry S. Truman's announcement today that Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will be acceptable to him as a vice-presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket in November, and his prediction of his own nomination for the presidency on the first ballot at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia two weeks hence; the pictured duo - President Truman and Mrs. Roosevelt - may well be the Democratic slate in November. Photo of President Truman and Mrs. Roosevelt was taken 2/27/46 when Mrs.