Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Enroute to Bonham, Texas on President Harry S. Truman's special train, President Truman (left) talks with Walter Bedell Smith, Russian Ambassador, after Smith boarded the train in Dallas. From: Houston Post.

A fancy maroon necktie was presented to President Harry S. Truman by three Denver junior high school students during President Truman's visit to Denver today. Then they vanished in the crowd before a photographer could get their picture. The trio -- Robert Stark, 14; his sister Shirley, 12; and Bessie Chance, 14 -- told a reporter they bought the tie this morning. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman speaking in Cadillac Square in Detroit, Michigan on Labor Day. Distance view, Truman from back, crowd shot. From: Houston Post.

President Truman greets members of the family of his new Secretary of Labor, Maurice J. Tobin of Boston, at the White House. L to R: Carol Ann, 13; Mrs. Tobin; Maurice, Jr., 10 (front); Tobin; Truman; and Helen Louise, 15. The former Massachusetts mayor was sworn in as successor to the late Lewis Schwellenbach earlier in the day. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman as he visited one of the nation's shrines, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The President's first stop after his arrival here was at Independence Hall. Same as 68-1575, but more cropped and sharper. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (background, second from left) and Bess W. Truman (foreground, second from left) arrive at Kennedy Airport in New York City. With them are their son-in-law, E. Clifton Daniel (background, left) and their grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel (foreground, left). Others in the background are unidentified.

Senator Edmund Muskie shakes hands with former President Harry S. Truman during a visit with Truman at the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri.

Seated, L-R: Senator Edmund Muskie (D-ME) sits next to former President Harry S. Truman during a visit to the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. Standing, L-R: Sumner Redstone and Sherrill Corwin. The photograph is autographed by Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands holding a cane in the living room of his Independence, Missouri, home with Senator Edmund Muskie (D-ME). The photograph is autographed by President Truman.

Senator Edmund Muskie (D-ME) visits with former President Harry S. Truman at Truman's home in Independence, Missouri. The photograph bears Truman's autograph.