Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Harry S. Truman waves to people gathered outside the home of outgoing Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Truman went out to the Acheson home for luncheon the afternoon following the inauguration of Dwight Eisenhower. Same as 69-544, only not cropped or touched up. From: Houston Post. From: Houston Post.

Harry Truman, who yesterday became this country's second living ex-president, found it hard here in Cincinnati this morning to get out of the habit of morning constitutionals. As private citizen, Mr. Truman's train pulled into Cincinnati Union Terminal for a brief stopover en route to Independence, Missouri. The former President jumped off the train and led reporters on a merry chase. A photographer called "Hold it, Mr. President." The rejoinder: "It's just Harry Truman now." From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman poses today with members of the cabinet at the White House. Left to right around the table: Charles Sawyer, commerce; John R. Steelman, assistant to president; Henry H. Fowler, defense mobilizer; W. Averell Harriman, Mutual Security Director; Maurice Tobin, labor; Charles Brannan, agriculture, Jesse Donaldson, Postmaster General; Robert Lovett, defense; Dean Acheson, state; President Truman; John Snyder, treasury; James McGranary, Attorney General; Oscar Chapman, interior. From: Houston Post.

President Truman tonight receives from Eugene L. Abbott, President of the White House News Photographers Association, a Vulcain Cricket wrist watch that's an alarm clock too, during a farewell buffet supper given for him by the group. The presentation box is inscribed as "from the One More Club," since that is the name the President has given the news cameramen. The watch is inscribed "'One More Please' 1952 H.S.T. from the WHNPA" on the back. Abbott is a Washington Star photographer. From: Houston Post.

In his farewell address to the American people President Harry S. Truman tonight said in a coast to coast radio and television broadcast that American people are on the way to victory in the cold war with Soviet Russia without an atomic conflict that might "dig the grave of the free world and Communism alike." From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (center) is in a pleasant mood this morning, attending a budget seminar at which reporters received an advance briefing on the federal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. With him are Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (left) and Frederick J. Lawton (right), director of the Bureau of the Budget. The President holds a copy of the bulky document which will be made public tomorrow. From: Houston Post.

Heavily touched-up head and shoulders photo of President Harry S. Truman laughing. Background is airbrushed out. Similar to 69-665 and 666, which were taken at a press conference. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman, accompanied by his daughter, Margaret, boards the Presidential Special at Union Station in Washington, D.C. today to attend the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. It will be his last official appearance as President at the annual service classic. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther, during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters. Harry S. Truman leaning on cane and listening to General Allen Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-939)

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew and passengers, many of whom are African-American.